Rubio says USA âscrewedâ by World Cup red card
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July 2, 2026
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WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)âUnited States (US) Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday his countryâs World Cup team had been âscrewedâ and called for an appeal after star striker Folarin Balogun was sent off against Bosnia.
Washingtonâs top diplomat tackled the sporting controversy a day after Balogun was given a red card in the 2-0 US win. Balogun is now set to miss his sideâs last-16 showdown with Belgium.
âIt was great. They got screwed with that red card,â Rubio told reporters during a brief appearance in the White House briefing room when asked how the co-hosts were doing in the tournament.
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