US STRIKER GETS RED CARD, WHICH MEANS FREE PIZZAS WORTH $1 MILLION; HERE IS HOW

Balogun's dismissal means the striker will miss his country's next match and has also triggered reward for fans with free pizzas

Pizza giant Domino's is set to give out $1 million worth of free "emergency pizzas" after United States striker Folarin Balogun received a red card during his side's FIFA World Cup round of 32 match against Bosnia-Herzegovina, activating a promotion the pizza chain announced months before the tournament.

The campaign was first unveiled by the company in a press release issued on May 18 as part of its marketing push around the summer's international football tournament. The company announced that it would give away $1 million worth of "emergency pizzas" if any member of the US national team received a red card during the competition, saying the offer was intended to "soften the blow" for supporters after one of football's most costly on-field punishments.

Emergency Pizza is Domino's loyalty programme reward that allows eligible customers to claim a free medium two-topping pizza for use on a future order. The company said the red card promotion was designed to turn a disappointing moment for fans into what it described as "a delicious pick-me-up".

Alongside the giveaway, Domino's also launched a limited edition capsule collection in collaboration with football lifestyle brand Saturdays Football.

"We're as excited about the summer of soccer as fans are around the country! Whether you're planning to watch all the matches or perhaps you're playing pickup games of your own, Domino's has some fun ways to help you get ready," read the press statement dated May 18.

"Not only are we launching a capsule of co-branded merchandise from Saturdays Football, but we're also giving fans the chance to win free Emergency Pizzas.

Soccer gurus know the worst thing to happen in a game is for a player on the team you're rooting for to receive a red card. If that happens to the American squad, Domino's is here to help ease the pain by giving away Emergency Pizzas. It may not change the outcome of the match, but it can provide a delicious pick-me-up when it's needed most."

Balogun's evening took a dramatic turn after he scored his third goal of the World Cup to give the United States the lead before being sent off early in the second half. The dismissal means the striker will miss his country's next match and has also triggered Domino's pledge to reward fans with free pizzas.

With Balogun's sending-off now fulfilling the promotion's only condition, Domino's is expected to honour its $1 million giveaway while the United States prepares for its next World Cup fixture without one of its leading goalscorers.

How fans can claim the free pizza

The giveaway is not automatic. Customers had to register for the promotion at the website before the deadline of 11.59 pm ET on 10 June to be eligible.

Following a red card for a US player, Domino's said it would randomly select more than 60,000 winners, each of whom will receive a free medium two-topping Emergency Pizza.

The free pizza must be claimed by 2 August 2026, according to the company's promotional terms.

MIAMI GP'S EYE-POPPING FOOD AND DRINK PRICES ON MENU INCLUDING STAGGERING COST OF A BEER 🍺

F1 fans are having to dig deep at this weekend's Miami Grand Prix, where steak sandwiches and pizza cost around £20 each.

A weekend at the Miami Grand Prix isn't cheap for fans (Image: Getty)

The staggering costs of food and drink at the Miami Grand Prix this weekend have been revealed. Formula 1 is making its first of three trips to the United States this year, with the US Grand Prix in Austin and the Las Vegas Grand Prix set to follow later in the season.

Despite the Hard Rock Stadium circuit, home to the Miami Dolphins, not being a favourite among drivers, the glitzy location draws in A-list celebrities and wealthy individuals. This trend is set to continue for the foreseeable future after F1 extended its contract with the Miami GP until 2041, marking it as the longest race agreement in the sport. Race-goers are facing steep prices for refreshments from the numerous vendors around the 3.3-mile circuit. For instance, a steak sandwich will cost you a hefty $30 (£22), while the 'budget option' turkey sandwich comes in at $18 (£13.50). Want a side of fries? That'll be an extra $6 (£4.50).

Pizza enthusiasts can expect to pay $29 (£22) for an Arroz Verde with chicken, while a basic cheese pizza is priced at $22 (£16.50). Chicken aficionados will need to fork out $29 for a three-piece 'Make it Fancy' dish topped with caviar.

Customers will need to dig deep into their pockets for a Chicken Royale with cheese, priced at $24 (£18), while an Ultimate Game Day hot dog is slightly more affordable at $14 (£10.50).

If you're looking to quench your thirst with a Heineken, be ready to fork out $13 (just under £10) for a 16oz serving, while a domestic beer will set you back slightly less at $12 (£9). For those needing to beat the Florida heat, a Frozen Margarita or Strawberry Daiquiri comes with a steep price tag of $20 (£15).

On circuit, Kimi Antonelli took a surprise pole for Saturday's sprint race. The young Italian, only six rounds into his debut season after replacing Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes, edged out championship leader Oscar Piastri by 0.045 seconds.

Lando Norris, Piastri's teammate at McLaren, secured third place, trailing Antonelli by 0.100 sec, with new father Max Verstappen taking fourth spot. George Russell, in the other Mercedes, rounded out the top five. Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Hamilton followed, landing sixth and seventh on the grid.

Antonelli said: "It was a very intense qualifying, and I have felt really good since this morning's practice session. The last lap was mighty.

"I pulled it all together and I am delighted to get my first pole. It will be a different feeling to start on the front row and I cannot wait to see how we do in the sprint race, and in qualifying for the Grand Prix, too."

Antonelli, who was born five years after double world champion Fernando Alonso, who qualified 10th here, became the youngest F1 driver to take a pole position – albeit it only for a sprint, rather than Sunday’s main event.

Norris, who admits he needs to kick his stuttering championship challenge into gear, will again start behind Piastri for the sprint race, where points are awarded for the top eight finishers. Meanwhile, Verstappen was back in his Red Bull cockpit for the first time as a father after he announced the birth of his first child, Lily, with his girlfriend Kelly Piquet.