Folarin Balogun: Will the USMNT Striker Challenge for the World Cup Golden Boot?
Balogun has scored 3 times in 5 games this year and gives the Americans a needed scoring option after a thin World Cup showing.
- On Friday, Folarin Balogun scored twice in the U.S. World Cup opener against Paraguay, becoming the first American man to score multiple goals in a World Cup game since 1930.
- Following the 2022 World Cup, where the U.S. scored just three goals in four games, interim coach Anthony Hudson recruited Balogun in early 2023 to address striker shortages.
- Born in Brooklyn 25 years ago while his mother visited family, Balogun played for Arsenal and England youth squads before committing to the U.S.
- Teammate Weston McKennie said Balogun 'brings competition into the striker position,' crediting him with delivering on recruitment promise since joining the team.
- Beyond his international success, Balogun scored 13 goals for Monaco this past season while telling reporters last month that the American fan base motivated him.
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Los Angeles (USA), 19 Jun (EFE).- Folarin Balogun may have sworn allegiance to England or Nigeria. However, he decided to defend the United States, where he has become one of the stars revelation of his team since the debut against Paraguay, where he marked a historic doublet with which he excited the host country of the World Cup. The footballer returned on Friday to present himself in the field as an indispensable figure of the American ranks …
The World Cup hosts are aiming to dominate Group D, defeating Australia, who started strong against Turkey. Led by Pulisic, Balogun, and company, they are looking to top the group and secure a place in the next round.
Folarin Balogun may have sworn allegiance to England or Nigeria. However, he decided to defend the United States, where he has become one of the stars revelation of his team since the debut in the 2026 World Cup against Paraguay, where he marked a historic doublet with which he impressed the country. The footballer again presented himself in the field as an indispensable figure of the American ranks after the absence of the great star, Christian…
The USA won easily on Friday night, and once again the 24-year-old, who never gained confidence at Arsenal, impressed.
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