USMNT Weigh Balogun Absence Before Belgium Test

5 Jul 2026

The United States must plan for a major attacking question before facing Belgium: how to cope without suspended forward Folarin Balogun. His absence changes the shape of the attack and removes a player who gives the team speed, movement and penalty-box threat. Mauricio Pochettino has options, but none offer exactly the same profile. The USMNT need a solution that keeps Belgium’s defence honest while preserving the pressing and energy that have carried them this far.