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Balogun Suspended, Misses US-Belgium World Cup Match

7/6/2026

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Balogun was suspended for a red-card offense and will miss the U.S. round-of-16 World Cup match.
The U.S. Men’s National Team will face Belgium in Seattle on July 6, 2026.
Midfielder Tyler Adams called Seattle’s hosting “unbelievable” and praised the city’s energy before the match.
Coach Mauricio Pochettino will throw a ceremonial first pitch before the match, while injured midfielder Cristian Roldan joined modified training at the university.

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Balogun was suspended for a red-card offense and will miss the U.S. round-of-16 World Cup match.
The U.S. Men’s National Team will face Belgium in Seattle on July 6, 2026.
Midfielder Tyler Adams called Seattle’s hosting “unbelievable” and praised the city’s energy before the match.
Coach Mauricio Pochettino will throw a ceremonial first pitch before the match, while injured midfielder Cristian Roldan joined modified training at the university.