The opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at the Sofi stadium in California is at the centre of attention currently. Just before the second half, the match turned out to be in the USA’s favour, courtesy of Folarin Balogun. The match is between the United States Men’s National Soccer Team and the Paraguay National Football Team, and it took the USA just seven minutes to lead the game, due to Paraguay’s Damián Bobadilla’s own goal.
Following this, it was Folarin Balogun, who continued to rule, and blew the opener wide open. Folarin Balogun scored a brace within a timeframe of 15 minutes, one being just before halftime. As Folarin led the USA to a 3-0 lead just before halftime, let’s have a look at the 24-year-old’s personal life.
Who is Folarin Balogun? Here’s a glimpse of his career so far
Folarin Balogun is a professional soccer player, who plays as a striker for Ligue 1 club Monaco and the United States national team. The talented player was born in Brooklyn, New York, to Nigerian parents. When he was just one month old, he moved out of the US and grew up in London. He joined Arsenal at the age of 8, and in 2017, he was a part of Trevor Bumstead’s Arsenal U16 side.
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