Folarin Balogun, who could have played for England or Nigeria, scores 2 for US in FIFA World Cup debut
Published on: June 13, 2026, 11:47 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Folarin Balogun made a stunning World Cup debut for the United States. He scored two goals in their opening 4-1 win against Paraguay. The striker's performance thrilled the sold-out crowd at SoFi Stadium. Balogun's decision to represent the US has paid off handsomely. He became the first American to score multiple goals in a World Cup game since 1930.
