Balogun Moves On as USA Prepare for Belgium Without Him

Folarin Balogun spoke to the media about his controversial red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina in unusual circumstances, fielding questions on the morning of his 25th birthday, according to The Guardian. His one-match ban will not be extended, though Balogun acknowledged a yellow card would have been a fairer punishment for the incident.

The striker opened the scoring in the USA's commanding 2-0 win over Bosnia before the red card cut his night short. With Balogun suspended for the last-16 clash against Belgium, the United States must find another option up front, with Ricardo Pepi and Haji Wright among the names in contention, per The Guardian.

Midfielder Tyler Adams told reporters that the squad has been flexible in adapting to the change, and that several players have shown they are ready to step up. The USA face Belgium in Vancouver in the round of 16, with a quarter-final place on the line.