USMNT: Balogun ban reversal didn't impact World Cup exit

Mauricio Pochettino and his team dismissed the discourse around Balogun’s ban as irrelevant, pointing to the team's broader tactical struggles. Balogun played serviceably in the 4-1 loss, even earning the foul leading to Tillman’s goal, though he was not the dynamo expected.

Belgium comprehensively dismantled the Americans, meaning Balogun’s individual performance was never going to save the team. tbzikra.org