# Former Team USA star calls for red card rule change after Balogun controversy

A controversial red card issued to Folarin Balogun has sparked calls from a former Team USA star for a change to the rule. FIFA's regulations currently leave the U.S. team without any recourse to challenge the decision. The incident has renewed debate over officiating consistency in international soccer.

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## Sources

### Sports
- [Fox News Sports](https://www.foxnews.com/sports/former-team-usa-star-wants-see-red-card-rule-change-after-falorin-balogun-controversy) — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:37:35 -0400
- [Fox News Sports](https://www.foxnews.com/sports/fifa-rules-leave-team-usa-no-recourse-folarin-balogun-controversial-red-card) — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:38:28 -0400
- [Fox News Sports](https://www.foxnews.com/sports/fifa-final-ruling-us-soccer-star-folarin-balogun-controversial-red-card-suspension) — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:20:30 -0400
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/videos/cp8rr2px3rwo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:38:09 GMT

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/7/6/belgium-astonished-at-fifas-u-turn-on-balogun-red-card-for-usa-match?traffic_source=rss) — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:22:50 +0000