Overview
- Folarin Balogun was shown a straight red after a VAR-recommended pitchside review in the Round of 32, a decision that removed him from the match and will bar him from the U.S. team’s next World Cup game.
- Domino's confirmed the red card met the condition of its pre-tournament 'Emergency Pizzas for Red Cards' promotion and said it will proceed with the planned giveaway.
- Eligible entrants had to register by June 10 and be Domino's Rewards members; the company will randomly select more than 60,000 winners (reported up to 63,371) to receive one free medium two-topping Emergency Pizza.
- Winners will be notified by email and receive their reward in the My Deals & Rewards section of Dominos.com or the app, and all free-pizza offers must be redeemed by August 2, 2026 while non-winners receive a 20% off coupon.
- The red card has prompted public debate over the VAR decision and leaves the U.S. to face the Round of 16 without Balogun, creating an immediate tactical gap that could affect the team’s lineup against Belgium.