World Cup VAR review: Misapplied protocols leave Balogun wrongly red-carded
The USMNT's Folarin Balogun faces a potential World Cup suspension after a controversial red card.
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The brief
Folarin Balogun, a striker for the US Men's National Team, received a red card during a World Cup match. The red card was issued due to a VAR review that is now under scrutiny for misapplied protocols. Coverage from CBS Sports, The New York Times, Yahoo Sports, The Guardian, and ESPN emphasizes the controversy surrounding the red card.
CBS Sports and ESPN discuss the possibility of an appeal, while The New York Times reports USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino's criticism of the decision. Yahoo Sports highlights reactions from LeBron James and others. The Guardian reports that the red card will not be struck off.
The next steps involve determining whether an appeal can be made and if Balogun will miss the upcoming match against Belgium. Coverage does not yet specify whether the USMNT will pursue an appeal or if FIFA will review the VAR decision further.
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Quick answers
Who received the red card?
Folarin Balogun, a striker for the US Men's National Team.
What is the controversy surrounding the red card?
The red card was issued due to a VAR review that is now under scrutiny for misapplied protocols.
What are the next steps in this situation?
The next steps involve determining whether an appeal can be made and if Balogun will miss the upcoming match against Belgium.
Coverage (5)
- Folarin Balogun red card suspension: Can USMNT appeal or will striker miss World Cup round of 16 vs. Belgium? CBS Sports · 12h ago
- USMNT’s Mauricio Pochettino criticizes Folarin Balogun sending off: ‘Never a red card’ The New York Times · 12h ago
- 2026 World Cup: LeBron James reacts to Folarin Balogun's goal vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina, others erupt after his red card Yahoo Sports · 12h ago
- Will Folarin Balogun’s World Cup red card be struck off? No The Guardian · 12h ago
- World Cup VAR review: Misapplied protocols leave Balogun wrongly red-carded ESPN · 12h ago
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