World Cup VAR review: Misapplied protocols leave Balogun wrongly red carded
Controversy erupts over the USMNT as Folarin Balogun receives a red card following misapplied VAR protocols during the 2026 World Cup.
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Folarin Balogun has been issued a red card during a World Cup match against Bosnia-Herzegovina. According to ESPN, the decision resulted from misapplied VAR protocols, leading to claims that Balogun was wrongly carded.
Coverage from The New York Times and USA Today emphasizes the legal process, specifically exploring the rules for appeals and whether the red card can be overturned. Meanwhile, Yahoo Sports and Bleacher Report note the reaction to Balogun's goal and subsequent celebration, including a response from LeBron James.
Future developments center on whether the USMNT will formally appeal the decision and the outcome of the review into the applied protocols.
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Quick answers
Why is Balogun's red card trending?
ESPN reports that VAR protocols were misapplied, leaving Balogun wrongly red carded.
Who reacted to Balogun's performance?
LeBron James reacted to a video of Balogun's goal and "Silencer" celebration.
Which team did the USMNT play?
The USMNT played Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Coverage (10)
- World Cup VAR review: Misapplied protocols leave B... www.espn.com · 1h ago
- USMNT’s Mauricio Pochettino criticizes Folarin Balogun sending off: ‘Never a red card’ The New York Times · 3h ago
- Trash refereeing made USA red card a whole lot harder to swallow USA Today · 3h ago
- Folarin Balogun red card suspension: Can USMNT appeal or will striker miss World Cup round of 16 vs. Belgium? CBS Sports · 3h ago
- Will Folarin Balogun’s World Cup red card be struck off? No The Guardian · 3h ago
- LeBron James Reacts to Folarin Balogun Doing Silencer Celebration in Video After FIFA World Cup Goal Bleacher Report · 3h ago
- How the USMNT could appeal Folarin Balogun's red card USA Today · 3h ago
- 2026 World Cup: LeBron James reacts to Folarin Balogun's goal vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina, others erupt after his red card Yahoo Sports · 3h ago
- Can Folarin Balogun’s red card be overturned? Explaining World Cup appeal rules The New York Times · 3h ago
- World Cup VAR review: Misapplied protocols leave Balogun wrongly red carded ESPN · 3h ago broke it first
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