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The statistics revealed a remarkable paradox regarding US international Folarin Balogun, who recently made headlines following controversy over US President Donald Trump’s interference in the player’s participation in the 2026 World Cup final against Belgium.
The American president had contacted FIFA president Gianni Infantino, demanding a review of the red card Balogun received in the last match, which was effectively lifted and the player participated in the match against Belgium.
According to Opta, Balogun had the fewest touches of any player in the first half of the USA-Belgium match, after touching the ball just 10 times.
Belgium ended the first half of the match with a two-goal advantage.
The 2026 World Cup is organized by the USA, Canada and Mexico, which started on June 11 and ends on July 19.
Canada exited the tournament in the round of 32 after losing 3-0 to Morocco, while Mexico went out in the same round after losing 3-2 to England.
