# USMNT Crisis: Who Replaces Balogun?

URL: https://technosports.co.in/usmnt-crisis-who-replaces-balogun/  
Published: 2026-07-04  
Updated: 2026-07-04  
Author: Ankush Mallick

Disaster strikes! Star striker Folarin Balogun is suspended for the World Cup Round of 16 clash against Belgium after a shock red card.

Manager Mauricio Pochettino faces a tactical nightmare. Who steps up to lead the attack? With Ricardo Pepi, Haji Wright, or a radical formation shift on the table, the USMNT’s championship dreams hang in the balance. Adapt or exit!