Balogun reprieve in vain as Belgium beat USA to set up Spain quarterfinal
Folarin Balogun’s starting place, after a suspended red card, unable to influence USA, who succumb to superior Belgium.

Folarin Balogun’s starting place, after a suspended red card, unable to influence USA, who succumb to superior Belgium.








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