Folarin, USMNT and Balogun
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Folarin Balogun could have played for any one of three countries. He chose the United States, and it paid off with a splashy World Cup debut on home soil. The 24-year-old striker scored two goals as the Americans opened with a 4-1 victory over Paraguay on Friday night in front of a rabid and star-studded red,
Folarin Balogun is about to be a household name across the United States — for his World Cup performance and what he said after.
The United States defeated Paraguay 4-1 in its World Cup opener. Folarin Balogun scored twice while Gio Reyna capped a dominant night in Los Angeles.
Folarin Balogun made sure the USMNT had a comfortable lead over Paraguay during their 2026 World Cup opener with back-to-back goals in the first half.
