Fox News • July 3, 2026 10:11

Yes, the United States was treated unfairly by the controversial Folarin Balogun red card decision

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Folarin Balogun's red card resulted from VAR protocol violations, says an expert referee, with similar tackles going unpunished throughout the World Cup.

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Alexi Lalas rips referees after Folarin Balogun red card in Team USA win: 'An absolute joke'

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Yes, the United States was treated unfairly by the controversial Folarin Balogun red card decision

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Alexi Lalas rips referees after Folarin Balogun red card in Team USA win: 'An absolute joke'

Alexi Lalas called refereeing an 'absolute joke' and compared the Falorin Balogun red card to a Lionel Messi incident against Algeria at the World Cup.