What happened: Christian Pulisic defended Folarin Balogun's intentions following a tackle that resulted in a red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina. With the suspension lifted by FIFA, the striker will be available for the United States' World Cup Round of 16 match against Belgium. The decision has drawn harsh criticism from UEFA and an appeal from the Belgian FA.

Why it matters: Balogun's availability provides a critical boost for the U.S. attack heading into the knockout stages. During the interview, Pulisic also voiced his approval of AC Milan's recent offseason moves, including the arrival of manager Ruben Amorim and the club-record signing of Goncalo Ramos.

What to watch: The United States will look to advance to the quarterfinals when they face Belgium. Pulisic will return to a revamped AC Milan squad following the conclusion of the World Cup.