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Balogun gets US’s go-ahead goal against Bosnia and then red card
By Associated Press at KGNS — Sitewide
· July 2, 2026
· 2 min read
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Folarin Balogun put the United States ahead of Bosnia-Herzegovina in the World Cup’s round of 32 match on Wednesday night with his third goal of the tournament, then got a red card early in the second half that forced the Americans to play a man short.Balogun celebrated...
Key takeaway After his goal was disallowed for offside in the 31st minute, Balogun scored a goal that counted in the 45th minute after Malik Tillman’s pass was deflected into his path by Bosnia’s Stjepan Radeljic with a sliding clearance attempt.
Why this matters in Laredo News
In Laredo , where soccer is a beloved sport, fans are likely discussing Folarin Balogun's performance in the World Cup. His goal against Bosnia-Herzegovina, followed by a red card, will be a topic of interest in local sports circles. The fact that Balogun will miss the next match against Belgium due to the red card may be a concern for US fans in the area. As the US team moves forward in the tournament, Laredo residents will be watching to see how the team adapts to playing without Balogun. The city's strong soccer community, with its own leagues and tournaments, will likely be analyzing the team's strategy and performance in the upcoming match. With the US team's next game just around the corner, local fans will be eager to see how they fare against Belgium without one of their key players.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS — Sitewide ·
Reading time: 2 min
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