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Folarin Balogun Leaves The World Cup A Star, Red Card Controversy And All

SEATTLE STADIUM — It was impossible not to feel for Folarin Balogun as the soft-spoken U.S. men’s national team forward answered question after question following the USA's World Cup-ending 4-1 loss to Belgium on Monday. Over the past month, Balogun emerged as this country’s undisputed breakout star at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scoring three goals and endearing himself to fans, teammates and media members as the tournament co-hosts romped through the first round. The appreciation for the 25-year-old New York-born, London-bred striker only grew in the hours and days after he was given a red card...