USA set to take on Belgium in World Cup amid Trump red card controversy

NPR | By Becky Sullivan

Published July 6, 2026 at 5:01 PM EDT

Ahead of this evening's World Cup match between the U.S. and Belgium, the drama about the eligibility of U.S. striker Folarin Balogun continues to swirl following his red card in the previous match.

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