The United States and Bosnia and Herzegovina are level in the first half of their World Cup knockout clash. Christian Pulisic is starting for the USMNT after missing the match against Australia and coming off the bench against Turkey.

The USMNT are into the World Cup round of 16, yet Mauricio Pochettino spent his night talking about a red card rather than a result. Folarin Balogun scored the goal that beat Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday,

Mauricio Pochettino's squad has a golden opportunity to make a deep tournament run as a favorable knockout bracket begins against Bosnia and Herzegovina

So what does Balogun's red card mean for the Americans going forward in the World Cup and the game against Belgium? Let's take a look. Will Folarin Balogun play against Belgium? B

The USMNT secured their spot in the Round of 16 just hours after Belgium did, setting up a highly anticipated knockout clash between the two nations in the next stage of the 2026 World Cup. A blockbuster Round of 16 showdown is officially locked in.

USMNT rage over controversial Balogun red card after major setback for Belgium clash - Hopes are high that the USMNT can make a deep run – but Bosnia could pose plenty of problems