FIFA: Fans Compare Balogun Dismissal With Messi Incident

The US defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina by 2-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 despite playing with 10 men after Folarin Balogun received a red card after a VAR review. The decision sparked widespread criticism, with fans comparing it to Lionel Messi's challenge on Algeria captain Aissa Mandi earlier in FIFA, which did not result in even a yellow card.