Turin, 14 July (LaPresse) – “I knew my case would cause a lot of controversy.” US striker Folarin Balogun, in an interview with ‘CBS Mornings’, spoke once again about the lifting of his suspension during the World Cup. The US player, who was sent off against Bosnia, took to the pitch as normal in the round of 16 against Belgium – a match the hosts lost 4–1 – after receiving the go-ahead from the FIFA committee. “I could almost sense a bit of nervousness in my team-mates, because it was a truly unique situation,” he added. “But the closer we got to the match, the more I tried to focus as best I could.” Speaking about the match, “I know we were completely focused before the game,” Balogun assured. “It was a very difficult match, but the team managed to unite the country and it was incredible to be part of it.”
2026 World Cup, Balogun: ‘I knew my case would cause a lot of controversy’
Turin, 14 July (LaPresse) – “I knew my case would cause a lot of controversy.” US striker Folarin Balogun, in an interview with ‘CBS Mornings’, spoke once again about the lifting of his suspension during the World Cup. The US player, who was sent off against Bosnia, took to the pitch as normal in the round of 16 against Belgium – a match the hosts lost 4–1 – after receiving the go-ahead from the FIFA committee. “I could almost sense a bit of nervousness in my team-mates, because it was a truly unique situation,” he added. “But the closer we got to the match, the more I tried to focus as best I could.” Speaking about the match, “I know we were completely focused before the game,” Balogun assured. “It was a very difficult match, but the team managed to unite the country and it was incredible to be part of it.”
