Folarin Balogun Scores Twice as US Beats Paraguay 4-1 in 2026 World Cup Opener
Folarin Balogun, born in Brooklyn to Nigerian parents and raised in England, scored twice in the United States' 4-1 victory over Paraguay in the 2026 FIFA World Cup opener. Eligible for the US, England, and Nigeria, Balogun switched allegiance to the US in 2023, becoming the first American since 1930 to score multiple World Cup goals. His performance highlighted his key role in the US team, which began its home tournament with a strong win at SoFi Stadium.