United States men’s national soccer team player Folarin Balogun has received a one-game suspension after being shown a red card during the country’s Round of 32 fixture against Bosnia and Herzegovina at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

According to GoogleNewsEN, Balogun was dismissed from the field during the aforementioned match, triggering an automatic one-game ban in accordance with applicable FIFA disciplinary regulations.

According to GoogleNewsEN, the United States Soccer Federation does not have the option to appeal the suspension. This limitation is attributed to specific FIFA rules governing certain categories of red card offences, under which no formal appeal mechanism is available to the national association concerned.

The match between the United States and Bosnia and Herzegovina resulted in a victory for the American side, according to available reporting. Teammate Malik Tillman also drew attention during the fixture; according to The Guardian, his performance — during which he played through an injury resulting in a visibly bloodied sock — has been noted as a significant moment in United States World Cup history.

Balogun could not be reached for comment. The United States Soccer Federation has not issued a formal public statement regarding the suspension beyond what has been reported through media outlets.