Folarin Balogun broke his silence after the United States Men’s National Team was eliminated from the FIFA World Cup on July 6. Balogun was allowed to play in the 4-1 round of 16 loss to Belgium despite receiving a red card in the previous match against Bosnia and Herzegovina,

Folarin Balogun has spoken out for the first time since the United States Men’s National Team’s exit from the 2026 World Cup. The USMNT’s campaign as co-hosts of the World Cup

FIFA cleared Folarin Balogun to face Belgium after Trump urged Gianni Infantino to review his red card, sparking questions about power, process and fair play.

Donald Trump official Andrew Giuliani took aim at World Cup referee Raphael Claus after he gave USA striker Folarin Balogun a red card that was later overturned

United States men's national team striker Folarin Balogun found himself at the center of controversy at the 2026 World Cup.

Balogun was cleared to play just hours before the United States faced Belgium in the round of 16 on Monday, July 6

"I want to say sorry to our fans it was not good enough when it mattered most and we let you down." -- Folarin Balogun

Folarin Balogun ultimately played a forgettable role in the Americans’ 4-1 loss in the World Cup round of 16. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Folarin Balogun has apologized to USA supporters after their 4-1 loss to Belgium in the Round of 16 of the World Cup, saying 'it hurts to wait 4 years.'

United States men's national team striker Folarin Balogun took a long view in the wake of the team's exit from the 2026 World Cup.

Alexi Lalas and Thierry Henry had a tense moment on FOX when discussing FIFA's handling of Folarin Balogun's red card. Watch here.