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Folarin Balogun

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Folarin Balogun is a striker who represented the United States at international level after choosing to play for the USMNT rather than England or Nigeria. Previously known for his career in English club football, including a spell at Arsenal, Balogun became a focal point of Mauricio Pochettino's USA squad ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

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  1. 13 June 2026Main Character that dayOn 13 June 2026, Balogun was at the centre of the USA's opening World Cup fixture at the Los Angeles Stadium. He scored twice as the hosts delivered a dominant performance against Paraguay, winning 4-1. This victory marked one of the USA's most impressive results in World Cup history and set a commanding tone for their campaign on home soil.See the puzzle →

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