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It's World Cup matchday in Seattle, and we're laying down one last preview ahead of Monday's Round of 16 showdown vs. Belgium, which might just be the biggest match in modern US Soccer history. We'll react to the massive news that Folarin Balogun will be available for the match following FIFA's ruling on the controversial red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina, then dive into why reactions from around the world have suddenly made the USMNT one of the tournament's most polarizing teams. Later on, we'll react to some of the other most notable results from the knockout stage so far, including Lionel Messi and Argentina getting pushed to the brink by Cape Verde, Erling Haaland and Norway taking down mighty Brazil and more.
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"Flo Balogun is BACK?! | USMNT-Belgium World Cup Matchday Arrives in Seattle!" is an episode of Lobbing Scorchers. Runtime 1 hr 23 min. Published July 6, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.