The U.S. men's national team crashed out of the World Cup on Tuesday in a 4-1 loss to Belgium, but players denied that the whirlwind surrounding Folarin Balogun's reversed suspension was not a distraction.
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USMNT shrugs off Balogun noise in WCup exit
The U.S. men's national team crashed out of the World Cup on Tuesday in a 4-1 loss to Belgium, but players denied that the whirlwind surrounding Folarin Balogun's reversed suspension was not a distraction.
Published July 7, 2026, 5:54 AM
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