Why the USMNT can't appeal Folarin Balogun's suspension after his controversial World Cup red card

Folarin Balogun was sent off in the 64th minute of the United States' 2-0 World Cup group stage win over Bosnia and Herzegovina after VAR official Juan Soto directed referee Raphael Claus to review a foul on Tarek Muharemovic, whose ankle turned when Balogun stepped on him. The red card, which USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino strongly disputed, means Balogun will miss the Round of 16 match against Belgium. The suspension cannot be appealed, as reported on July 2, 2026.