What to know about USMNT after win, Balogun red card and Belgium next

The US Men's National Team (USMNT) has advanced to the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup, where they will face Belgium. However, the team will be without forward Folarin Balogun, who received a red card during their group stage win. The match details and tactical implications were reported by Noah Nussbaum on July 2, 2026.