FIFA World Cup 2026: Balogun bias behind Belgium blast!
Updated On: 08 July, 2026 09:24 AM IST | Seattle, United States | Agencies
Midfielder Youri Tielemans reveals Red Devils were fired up by US striker Folarin’s controversial red card reprieve and decided to hit back on the pitch, leading to 4-1 demolition of co-hosts in round-of-16 encounter
Belgium’s Charles De Ketelaere (second from right) celebrates his goal against USA with teammates Hans Vanaken (extreme left), Dodi Lukebakio and Youri Tielemans (extreme right) in Seattle on Monday. Pic/AFP
Belgium captain Youri Tielemans revealed his team had been fired up by the uproar surrounding Folarin Balogun after the Red Devils thrashed the United States 4-1 at the FIFA World Cup on Monday.
Charles De Ketelaere scored twice while Hans Vanaken and Romelu Lukaku scored one apiece for Belgium. USA scored through Malik Tillman.
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