| The USA played its round of 32 match during prime time, on home soil. Watch parties across the country followed the national all-star team that is now followed by more than just passionate soccer fans. Folarin Balogun scored shortly before halftime, and in that moment became a player recognized even by people who might never have heard his name before that evening. Then came the red card. Balogun, the new star of this US tournament, would be missing against the Red Devils. But after Trump's intervention, everything is set for the USA's biggest test yet. Belgium's tournament performance is far from convincing. Even against Senegal, the Red Devils were far from their best days for the entire match. Instead, the Belgian team found their way back into the game within minutes, equalized a 0-2 deficit late on, and celebrated a last-second victory in extra time thanks to Tielemans who socred the penalty. |
