Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:45pm on 02 Jul 2026,Thursday Sports
The FIFA World Cup 2026 has been hit by fresh refereeing controversy after USA striker Folarin Balogun received a straight red card during his team's 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina. Balogun was sent off following a VAR review for a studs-up challenge, forcing the United States to finish the match with 10 players. After the decision, many fans on social media compared the incident to a similar challenge involving Lionel Messi earlier in the tournament that did not result in a red card. The debate has reignited questions over consistency in FIFA's officiating and VAR decisions. (PC: X)
