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The USA’s red card controversy explained and why the decision won’t be overturned
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 2, 2026
· 10 min read
By Ben Church, CNN
(CNN) — Note: This story first appeared in The Beautiful Game by CNN Sports, our daily newsletter on all things World Cup. To subscribe, click here.
My voice still hasn’t recovered from the noise I made when Harry Kane scored the equalizing goal in England’s win against the...
Key takeaway My voice still hasn’t recovered from the noise I made when Harry Kane scored the equalizing goal in England’s win against the Democratic Republic of Congo yesterday.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The controversy surrounding Folarin Balogun's red card has sparked debate among soccer fans in El Paso , with many questioning the referee's decision to send him off. As the US team prepares to face Belgium in the Round of 16, local fans are eager to see how the team will perform without their star striker. The suspension of Balogun will likely have a significant impact on the team's strategy and performance, and El Pasoans will be watching closely to see how the team adapts. With a strong following of soccer enthusiasts in the city, the outcome of this match will be closely watched, and the community will be discussing the implications of Balogun's suspension for days to come. As the US team moves forward in the tournament, El Paso fans will be paying close attention to see how they overcome this setback and compete against tough opponents.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 10 min
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What is this story about? By Ben Church, CNN
(CNN) — Note: This story first appeared in The Beautiful Game by CNN Sports, our daily newsletter on all things World Cup. To subscribe, click here.
My voice still hasn’t recovered from the noise I made when Harry Kane scored the equalizing goal in England’s win against the...
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