India, July 6 -- While fans remain glued to knockout action, an off-field FIFA World Cup controversy attracted widespread attention after Folarin Balogun was shown a red card in the USA's Round of 32 fixture against Bosnia and Herzegovina, which the co-hosts won 2-0. The USMNT striker, who struck the opener in the first half, could not complete the match. He was dismissed in the 64th minute following a challenge on Tarik Muharemovic. His red card was confirmed by the VAR, leaving the USA with ten men. The White House and US President Donald Trump were reportedly unhappy with the decision.

The USMNT didn't back down and continued to push for the second. Malik Tillman increased the lead late. Though the USA picked up a convincing win with ...