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'USA vs. The World': Lalas Thinks Balogun Decision Puts Target On Americans' Back

Star forward Folarin Balogun will be able to play for the U.S. men's national team in its round of 16 match against Belgium on Monday after a surprising reversal by FIFA. But that decision might make the USA squad a villain for the rest of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, FOX Sports soccer analyst Alexi Lalas argued. "Long live article 27. If you've got a problem with it, take it up with FIFA," Lalas said during FOX Sports' "World Cup Live." "This is some surprising, but very, very welcome news to the US men's national team." "I will say this: It is now USA vs. the world after this decision," Lalas co...