Balogun Suspension Confirmed for Round of 16

Flo Balogun will miss the crucial Round of 16 match against Belgium after his suspension was confirmed. The controversial red card, received for inadvertently stepping on an opponent's lower leg during Wednesday's win over Bosnia, left the U.S. team shorthanded for over 30 minutes as they doubled their 1-0 lead to advance.

Despite the setback, Balogun maintained a positive attitude, calling the situation 'a roller coaster' while emphasizing the importance of staying calm. 'There's still lots of people we're inspiring, little kids, boys and girls who are watching, and we have to show them the correct way to handle things even when you think it's unjust,' he told reporters. newssport.cv