The American striker saw his ban suspended in an unprecedented decision this summer.

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Once the final whistle blew, some of the players soaked up a massive ...

United States forward Balogun had a one-match ban for a World Cup red card suspended by FIFA’s disciplinary committee. Holding, pushing, shoving, jostling and grappling. It became something of an ...

The USMNT striker’s red card was shockingly reversed at the World Cup—an unprecedented decision by FIFA that is still making waves.

A single red card can change the course of an entire World Cup. The FIFA World Cup is the biggest stage in soccer, and every decision can have massive consequences. One mistimed challenge, reckless ...

The 2026 World Cup produces some of the most amazing football, and sometimes that means things can get very intense. With the competition at its highest and the chance to win a title within sight, ...

The United States is moving on to the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Wednesday night’s 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina booked a spot in the next stage for the United States, and was a ...

SANTA CLARA, CA - JULY 01, 2026: A referee gives a red card to United States of America forward Folarin Balogun (20), left, while Bosnia and Herzegovina forward Ermedin Demirovi (10) reacts and United ...

Referees have immense power in football matches, as they look to maintain order and control game flow across the 90 minutes of every game. One of the main punishments a referee can issue is yellow and ...