‘Disappointed’ Pochettino says Balogun row no excuse for US World Cup exit

US coach Mauricio Pochettino said he was disappointed and frustrated by the backlash over Folarin Balogun’s ban but insisted it was no excuse for his side’s World Cup exit at the hands of Belgium on M...

Jul 07, 2026 3 min read
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US coach Mauricio Pochettino said he was disappointed and frustrated by the backlash over Folarin Balogun’s ban but insisted it was no excuse for his side’s World Cup exit at the hands of Belgium on Monday.

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Source: Agence France Presse · www.socceramerica.com

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