Lionel Messi got away with it! Furious USMNT left baffled by Folarin Balogun World Cup red card that mirrored unpunished challenge made by Argentina captain
Goal | 02.07.2026 14:24
The decision quickly became a talking point after former USMNT defender Lalas shared footage of a challenge by Messi against Algeria earlier in the tournament. Lalas argued the incidents were comparable, yet Messi escaped without any disciplinary action, prompting criticism over the consistency of officiating and VAR decisions.
