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Why does Folarin Balogun play for USA? Explaining USMNT star's citizenship for 2026 World Cup

Balogun’s two goals highlighted the U.S. forward’s birthright citizenship and his decision to choose the Americans over England and Nigeria.

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Folarin Balogun might speak with a British accent. But he has proven to be the USMNT's savior in front of goal in recent years.

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World Cup players with dual eligibility face a tough choice about which country to represent

GENEVA (AP) — Almost every World Cup matchup has a storyline of a player who could have represented another country.

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Why does Folarin Balogun play for USA? Explaining USMNT star's citizenship for 2026 World Cup

Folarin Balogun might speak with a British accent. But he has proven to be the USMNT's savior in front of goal in recent years.

·North Carolina, United States
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Sporting News broke the news in North Carolina, United States on Friday, June 19, 2026.
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