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USMNT: Balogun drama didn't impact World Cup exit

USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino and his team insist the discourse surrounding Folarin Balogun's red-card ban reversal did not contribute to their 4-1 World Cup exit against Belgium.

Despite the surrounding controversy, Balogun was serviceable in the match and earned the foul leading to the team's lone goal, though he was far from the dynamo seen in earlier games.

Pochettino noted that Belgium's superior technical ability was the decisive factor, confirming that the off-field issues did not impact the team's performance. bettingx.club