USA head coach Mauricio Pochettino refused to blame the Folarin Balogun red-card controversy after his side's crushing 4-1 defeat to Belgium in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16. Despite Balogun's suspension being overturned before the match, Pochettino insisted the result was down to defensive mistakes rather than off-field distractions. He also expressed his desire to remain as USA coach and lead the team forward after the disappointing home World Cup exit, while Belgium advanced to face Spain