Folarin Balogun is sent off after a VAR review for a challenge that leaves Tarik Muharemović on the turf, and referee Raphael Claus follows the VAR recommendation to issue a straight red card.US Soccer confirms Balogun will attend the next game in Seattle but will not play because the automatic one-game suspension cannot be appealed unless the FIFA disciplinary committee adds further matches.Former referee
Andy Davies and commentators question the
VAR review, saying slow-motion replays can exaggerate contact, and observers point to precedent in
Miguel Almirón's unaltered ban and
Assim Madibo's extended suspension.