Dirk Nowitzki Slams Red Card Decision

Dirk Nowitzki slammed the red card decision against USMNT star Folarin Balogun on Wednesday night.

The USMNT won 2-0 over Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32.

Balogun was sent off after a VAR review.

He had challenged for the ball, incidentally stepping on a defender's leg.

Nowitzki, a soccer fan, reacted strongly to the decision.

He wrote "That's not a red!!! " on social media.

The USMNT will face Belgium in the Round of 16.

The match is set for July 6 at 8 p.m. ET.

The USMNT has solid players to fill Balogun's role.

Ricardo Pepi and Haji Wright are notable options.

Balogun has been impressive in the tournament.

He scored three goals, including two against Paraguay.

The USMNT has done well so far, with three wins and one loss.

They have scored 10 goals and conceded three times.

Dirk Nowitzki's reaction reflects his passion for soccer.

As a German basketball legend, he follows the sport closely.

The red card decision will be debated.

But the USMNT must focus on their next match.

They will need to adapt without Balogun.

But they have the talent to continue their journey.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is heating up.

The USMNT's path will get tougher, but they are ready.

Dirk Nowitzki's comments add to the discussion.

As a sports legend, his opinions carry weight.

The USMNT's win over Bosnia and Herzegovina was significant.

It marked their first World Cup win over a European team since 2002.