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Balogun gets US’s go-ahead goal against Bosnia and then red card
By Associated Press at WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· 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 The Nashville
Nashville 's soccer fans are likely still buzzing from Folarin Balogun's goal against Bosnia-Herzegovina, even if the celebration was short-lived due to his subsequent red card. As the US team prepares to face Belgium without Balogun, local supporters will be watching to see how the team adjusts to playing a man short. The city's growing soccer community has been eagerly following the World Cup, and Balogun's performance has been a highlight of the tournament so far. His 12th international goal is a notable achievement, and Nashville residents will be interested to see how the team bounces back from this setback. With the US team's next match looming, local fans will be gathering to watch and cheer on their team, hoping for a strong showing despite Balogun's absence. The city's sports bars and gathering spots will likely be filled with fans wearing red, white, and blue, all rooting for a US victory.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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