Pochettino defends FIFA's suspension of Balogun's red-card ban

USMNT manager Gregg Pochettino defended FIFA's decision to lift Nathaniel Balogun's red‑card suspension. Balogun had been sent off in a contentious incident against Bosnia and Herzegovina in the World Cup round of 16.

Pochettino argued the suspension was overly harsh and that its removal restores fairness for the United States. The comment adds to ongoing debate over FIFA's disciplinary consistency ahead of upcoming tournaments.