How Folarin Balogun’s accidental USA eligibility created World Cup hero

New York Post
By Grant YoungJun 12, 2026, 11:29 pm78 ptsTrending
The USA men’s soccer team’s 2026 World Cup hopes might hinge on star striker Folarin Balogun, who already scored multiple goals for Team USA in its opening match against Paraguay on June 12. However, Balogun was never supposed to be eligible to play for Team USA in the first place. Folarin Balogun scored…

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