Rubio Criticizes Balogun's Red Card in World Cup Match

On Thursday, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed his discontent regarding the red card issued to Folarin Balogun during the USA's World Cup match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, which the USA won 2-0.

Rubio described the decision as a "screw call" and indicated that the team should appeal the ruling. Balogun received the red card in the 64th minute after a controversial VAR review, which determined he had stamped on the foot of Bosnian defender Tarik Muharemovic.

As a result of the red card, Balogun is automatically suspended for the USA's next match, a knockout game against Belgium. The U.S. team’s coach, Mauricio Pochettino, stated that while he considers appealing the decision, he acknowledges the challenges involved.

Balogun, who was born in New York and raised in England, plays for French club Monaco and has scored three times for the USA in the World Cup.