Balogun says ‘outside noise’ over Trump’s red card reversal made things ‘difficult’ before World Cup loss
- Posted on July 14, 2026
- By The Hill
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U.S. national team striker Folarin Balogun opened up about the psychological toll of external distractions surrounding a controversial red card incident during the 2026 World Cup qualification campaign. The athlete revealed that heightened media attention and political intervention attempts created an unsettling environment that negatively impacted team focus and performance leading up to their tournament elimination match.
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Balogun says ‘outside noise’ over Trump’s red card reversal made things ‘difficult’ before World Cup loss
U.S. striker Folarin Balogun suggested the controversy over President Trump’s push to have a red card he was given during the nation’s run in the 2026 World Cup was a distracting factor…
