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After his suspension was lifted in scrutinized move, Balogun has little impact in US World Cup loss
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· July 7, 2026
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Key points However, his performance in the World Cup round of 16 against Belgium was underwhelming. The US team ultimately suffered a 4-1 loss on Monday.
Folarin Balogun's return to the field for the United States was highly anticipated after his suspension was lifted. However, his performance in the World Cup round of 16 against Belgium was underwhelming. The US team ultimately suffered a 4-1 loss on Monday.
Balogun is a 25-year-old striker who had previously scored three goals in the World Cup. His presence on the field was expected to have a significant impact, but it did not materialize in this particular match.
Further details about the match and Balogun's performance are available from the source. Local soccer fans can find more information about the US team's World Cup run and Balogun's role in it.
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Category: News Published: July 7, 2026 Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports Reading time: 1 min
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