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Folarin Balogun chose the U.S. Now he’s leading it at the World Cup.

Folarin Balogun scored two goals in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup. The striker chose to represent the United States in 2023 over England. The tournament is a 39-day event featuring 48 teams.

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Balogun has now recorded two goals in his World Cup opening performance.

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  1. Folarin Balogun Scores Twice in World Cup Opener

    Folarin Balogun scored two goals in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup. The striker chose to represent the United States in 2023 over England. The tournament is a 39-day event featuring 48 teams.

    What's confirmed:

    • Folarin Balogun scored two goals in his World Cup opening match.
    • Balogun was born in New York and raised in London.
    • The 2026 FIFA World Cup is a 48-team, 39-day tournament.
    • Balogun committed to playing for the United States in 2023.
    confidence 100%

  2. Folarin Balogun Leads U.S. Attack at 2026 World Cup

    Folarin Balogun has become the primary star for the U.S. men's national team during the 2026 World Cup. He provides a striker's menace that the team lacked during the 2022 tournament. The event is hosted across Mexico, Canada, and the USA.

    What's confirmed:

    • The 2026 men's World Cup is taking place across Canada, Mexico, and the USA.
    • The tournament features 104 games spread across 39 days.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The U.S. attack lacked a world-class striker's menace at the 2022 World Cup.
    confidence 90%

  3. Folarin Balogun Leads USMNT Attack at 2026 World Cup

    Folarin Balogun has emerged as a key offensive force for the U.S. men's national team during the 2026 World Cup. The forward has contributed goals and a Man of the Match performance in the tournament's early stages. He previously chose to represent the U.S. over England and Nigeria.

    What's confirmed:

    • Folarin Balogun was born in Brooklyn, New York.
    • Balogun chose to play for the United States over England and Nigeria.
    • Balogun scored two goals in a 4-1 victory against Paraguay.
    • The forward was named Player of the Match for his performance against Australia.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Proposed birthright citizenship reforms by Donald Trump could have prevented Balogun from representing the U.S. team.
    • A late header from Alex Freeman sealed a 2-0 win over Australia.
    • Balogun's pressure caused an own goal by Cameron Burgess in the 11th minute.
    • Christian Pulisic was injured during the match against Australia.
    confidence 90%