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Belgium routed the U.S. 4-1 in the World Cup Round of 16 and celebrated with a Trump-style YMCA dance, turning controversy over Balogun’s red-card ruling and a goalkeeper’s doping test into motivation as they eye a quarterfinal versus Spain.
Balogun’s red card in the win over Bosnia forced the USMNT to play a stretch with 10 men, but oddsmakers still favor USA to beat Belgium in Seattle on July 6 and advance. DraftKings lists USA as -130 to qualify, -150 to win in 90 minutes (with Balogun likely in the lineup strongly affecting the edge), a +250 draw, and Belgium +180. In the three-way market, USA +145, Belgium +200, and a draw +260. Balogun has 3 goals in 3 World Cup games, making his absence a notable blow for coach Mauricio Pochettino as the U.S. aims for a quarterfinal berth and potential Spain matchup down the line.