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Balogun Controversy Continues in World Cup Quarterfinals
Folarin Balogun's delayed red card and subsequent suspension did not impact the match as Belgium easily defeated the USA to set up a quarter-final against Spain. FIFA defended his refereeing abilities, but US President Trump criticized him.
Coverage timeline — 3 articles
Al Jazeera
Folarin Balogun's starting place, after suspended red card, unable to influence USA, who succumb to superior Belgium.
2026-07-07 02:15 UTC
Al Jazeera
Raphael Claus is 'one of the world's leading professional referees', FIFA says, following Trump's comments.
2026-07-07 02:23 UTC
BBC Sport
Belgium ease past a defensively sloppy USA in a match shrouded in controversy surrounding Folarin Balogun's delayed suspension, a scandal that made little impact on the pitch.
2026-07-07 02:39 UTC