Jon Root

⛪️ CHRIST 🏈 SPORTZ 🇺🇸 CULTURE | @outkick | 1 Peter 3:15 |

[Jon Root @JonnyRoot_]

Belgium was hoping FIFA would allow the unjust red card & suspension to stand, so they didn’t have to play the USMNT at full strength. Makes sense.

BUT, this statement just shows they’re scared of the US. They don’t have full faith that their team can beat the US with Balogun.

[Ben Jacobs @JacobsBen]

🚨 BREAKING: RBFA say they are "astonished" Flo Balogun can play against them and "investigating all potential options".

"The Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) is astonished by FIFA's decision to declare suspended United States player Folarin Balogun eligible to play in the USA–Belgium match on Monday, 6 July at 5:00 p.m. (Seattle time).

"FIFA bases its decision on Article 27 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code. This provision states that the FIFA Disciplinary Committee may decide to suspend the enforcement of a previously imposed disciplinary sanction.

"However, Article 66.4 of the same FIFA Disciplinary Code clearly provides that a red card (sending-off) automatically results in a suspension for the team's next match, as has been the case for all previous red cards issued during this FIFA World Cup.

"Furthermore, and irrespective of the above, the decision is in direct contradiction with the provisions of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Competition Regulations, as set out in Article 10.5:

"If a player or team official is sent off as a result of a direct or indirect red card (second caution), they will automatically be suspended from their team's subsequent match. In addition, further sanctions may be imposed."

"The automatic nature of such a suspension was also explicitly reaffirmed in FIFA World Cup 2026 Circular No. 16, which was distributed to all participating member associations on 12 May 2026.

"The same rule is reiterated at every FIFA World Cup 2026 Match Coordination Meeting prior to each match and is included in all FIFA World Cup 2026 workshop presentations.

"In order to safeguard the legitimate rights of all participating teams and to protect the fundamental principles of fair play in our sport, both at this FIFA World Cup and at future editions of the tournament, the RBFA is investigating all potential options."

[Jon Root @JonnyRoot_]

Respectfully, I think you’re just missing the point I’m making. It’s not that these two can be perfectly compared in their regular season contributions and accolades, but they are the clear leaders and stars when it comes to their respective sports for the United States.

Both have under performed as bonafide superstars for America.

I think you’re just coming from a seasoned soccer background so I understand the confusion due to Pulisic not being a Top 50 talent internationally.

I’m clearly talking about Bonafide American superstars.

[Jon Root @JonnyRoot_]

Christian Pulisic is Aaron Judge.

Both are bonafide superstars that haven’t lived up to the hype on the biggest stages more often than not.

[Jon Root @JonnyRoot_]

@SlowToWrite Brother, I never said he’s a bonafide international star. Never said he’s one of the top 50 players in the tournament.

He’s obviously a bonafide star for America. He’s is the face of US soccer.

This is just a silly semantics game.

[Jon Root @JonnyRoot_]

@burackbobby_ Tennis behind bowling is diabolical

[Jon Root @JonnyRoot_]

@SlowToWrite I’m not some Pulisic apologist but he’s our biggest star on USMNT. Just like Judge was in the WBC (for example).

Both have failed in the biggest moments as USA’s and their team’s biggest star. That’s the point.

[Jon Root @JonnyRoot_]

After Belgium scored their 4th goal vs USA, the whole team mocked President Donald Trump by doing his signature dance move

Pretty savage troll, especially on US soil & after Trump fought to have FIFA review the bogus red card suspension on Balogun.

Well played 🤝

[Jon Root @JonnyRoot_]

@Demon1978Blue Your prof pic calls USA the most corrupt country in the world.

Sorry if I don’t take anything you say seriously…

[Jon Root @JonnyRoot_]

Now that the United States have been eliminated, the team are we rooting for the rest of the way in the World Cup, is Norway.

Let’s do this, Vikings 💪🏼

[Jon Root @JonnyRoot_]

@BelRedDevils Classy…

[Jon Root @JonnyRoot_]

@ouiiner I’ll never stop talking about Jesus Christ

[Jon Root @JonnyRoot_]

It was honor to root for a team that unapologetically gave glory, honor, & praise to Jesus Christ throughout the World Cup, in victory & defeat.

God bless the United States Men’s National Team 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[Jon Root @JonnyRoot_]

@TheMess_Age This isn’t about participation trophies. It’s about giving God praise, even in brutal defeat

[Jon Root @JonnyRoot_]

@James322011 Karma isn’t real. Jesus is.

[Jon Root @JonnyRoot_]

@666AM0N Thanks for your thoughts East Asian Mexico fan

[Jon Root @JonnyRoot_]

Abysmal match by USMNT, but I’m proud to say I’m not a delusional liberal that rooted for Belgium.

Shameful comments and reactions by millions of Americans, who also support men in women’s sports.

Y’all should self deport.

[Jon Root @JonnyRoot_]

@Leo_Storm How’d India do in the World Cup?

[Jon Root @JonnyRoot_]

@SlowToWrite You gotta stop calling it corruption

[Jon Root @JonnyRoot_]

If you can’t recognize that USMNT hasn’t played well AND that Belgium has a favorable whistle, I can’t help you.

[Jon Root @JonnyRoot_]

Refs are clearly favoring Belgium

[Jon Root @JonnyRoot_]

If you’re the captain of the USMNT and the ball is shot right at you, you HAVE to stop it in this situation.

Put your body on the line.

[Jon Root @JonnyRoot_]

USA defense vs Belgium