New York, July 14 -- United States striker Folarin Balogun said he was initially happy to return to the team against Belgium in their Round of 16 clash in the FIFA World Cup but soon realised his comeback would generate significant controversy after he recieved a suspension due to a red card.

However, the defeat against Belgium ended the United States' campaign, making them the last of the tournament's three co-hosts to be eliminated after Canada and Mexico.

Balogun's tournament ended amid controversy after FIFA suspended the one-match ban he had received following his red card in the United States' 2-0 Round of 32 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina, allowing him to feature against Belgium. The decision prompted a challenge from Belgiu...