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USMNT: Balogun controversy did not affect exit

Published July 7, 2026 · Updated July 7, 2026 · The Guardian

USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino claims the political circus surrounding Folarin Balogun's red card did not impact their World Cup exit against Belgium.

Pochettino insisted the discourse around the ban reversal wasn't a factor despite Balogun being a focal point.

Balogun was serviceable in the 4-1 defeat but wasn't the dynamo needed to save the team against a technical Belgian side. fishroad-app.com

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