The Red Card Reprieve That Crushed US World Cup Hopes The controversy surrounding Folarin Balogun's red card suspension had all the makings of a high stakes soap opera: Donald Trump's involvement, FIFA's opaque decision making process, and a media frenzy that dominated headlines.
However, it was ultimately just a sideshow – one that failed to distract from the USA team's crushing 4 1 loss against Belgium.
The US team's performance in Seattle was a far cry from their high octane displays earlier in the tournament.