Also known as: Balo
Folarin Balogun — US striker who scored twice in World Cup opener against Paraguay and at half-time against Bosnia before being sent off in the 64th minute.
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Citizen Digital
… The US win was bittersweet though with star striker Folarin Balogun -- who scored the opening US goal -- receiving a red card in the second half which will rule him out of the Belgium game. …
Spain power into last 16 at World Cup, Portugal face CroatiaCitizen Digital
LeBron James praises Balogun after 'Silencer' celebration By AFP July 02, 2026 05:40 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles during the second half of a game against …
LeBron James praises Balogun after 'Silencer' celebrationCitizen Digital
Balogun foul 'never' a red card, says Pochettino By AFP July 02, 2026 02:20 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Referee Raphael Claus shows Folarin Balogun of the United States a red card for a foul on Tarik Mu …
Balogun foul 'never' a red card, says PochettinoCitizen Digital
Balogun scores and sees red as US beat Bosnia 2-0 By AFP July 02, 2026 05:20 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter United States players celebrate victory after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match between t …
Balogun scores and sees red as US beat Bosnia 2-0The Standard
Audio By Vocalize Folarin Balogun scored and was sent off as the United States beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 to reach the last 16 of the World Cup on Wednesday. …
Balogun scores and sees red as US beat Bosnia 2-0Citizen Digital
… Mauricio Pochettino could rest a number of first-choice players, with Chris Richards, Antonee Robinson, Tyler Adams and Folarin Balogun at risk of missing the next round if they pick up another yellow card. …
USA, Germany in control as Dutch eye World Cup knockoutsCitizen Digital
… US striker Folarin Balogun, who has netted twice, has set his sights on matching the world's elite but realizes he has a tough act to follow. …
Golden Boot battle steals the show at World CupThe Standard
… So he’s on fire and I’m very happy for him that he can score on the biggest stage.” USA striker Folarin Balogun has made a decent enough start to the tournament himself, with two goals in his first two games. …
Golden Boot: Who will come out on top in race for the ages?The Standard
… Playing slightly wider than usual, star striker Folarin Balogun raced down the left and cut the ball back from the byline.Under pressure from a lurking Pepi, Aussie defender Cameron Burgess steered the ball into his own net. …
USA beat Australia 2-0 to reach World Cup knockoutsCitizen Digital
… The US demolished Paraguay on an electric night in Los Angeles, with Folarin Balogun bagging a brace and Gio Reyna scoring a late stunner, plus an early own goal. …
Pochettino hails entire squad after World Cup opening winSpain defeated Austria 3–0 in the Round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup, with two goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and a Pedro Porro header securing their passage to the last 16. The victory sets up a potential matchup with Portugal and marks Spain's most complete performance of the tournament.
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Spain defeated Austria 3–0 in the Round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup, with two goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and a Pedro Porro header securing their passage to the last 16. The victory sets up a potential matchup with Portugal and marks Spain's most complete performance of the tournament.
9 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Basketball star LeBron James congratulated footballer Folarin Balogun for scoring twice in the United States' 2-0 World Cup victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina, after Balogun emulated James's trademark "Silencer" celebration (though his first goal was ruled offside).
16 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
USA coach Mauricio Pochettino said striker Folarin Balogun should "never" have received a red card after being sent off against Bosnia and Herzegovina in a World Cup Round of 32 match on July 1, 2026, following a VAR review for a foul on defender Tarik Muharemovic. Balogun's dismissal in the 64th minute means he will miss the last-16 match against Belgium.
19 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Folarin Balogun scored at half-time and was later sent off as the United States defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 in the World Cup Round of 32, advancing to face Belgium in the last 16. Malik Tillman added a second goal from a free kick.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Folarin Balogun scored at half-time but was sent off after a clash with a Bosnia defender, yet the United States defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 to reach the World Cup knockout stage, with Malik Tillman adding a second goal from a free kick. The victory sets up a last-16 match against Belgium in Seattle on Monday.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
The United States have clinched top spot in World Cup Group D after wins over Paraguay and Australia and will face eliminated Turkey, while Germany, the Netherlands, and Japan are positioned to advance to the knockout rounds.
25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The race for the World Cup Golden Boot has become a major talking point at the 2026 tournament, with Lionel Messi breaking the overall career record of 18 goals across six World Cups. Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland are chasing with four goals each, while the single-tournament record of 13 goals set by Just Fontaine in 1958 appears vulnerable.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lionel Messi leads the Golden Boot standings with five goals from two games, followed by Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland with four goals each. This is only the second time in World Cup history that three players have scored four or more times after two matches, the first since 1954.
24 June 2026 · The Standard →
The United States defeated Australia 2-0 to advance to the World Cup knockout rounds with a game to spare, joining Mexico as the first teams to progress. The US scored an early own goal in the 11th minute and controlled possession throughout the match at Seattle's Lumen Field.
20 June 2026 · The Standard →
US coach Mauricio Pochettino praised the entire squad after the co-hosts defeated Paraguay 4-1 on Friday in Los Angeles, with Folarin Balogun scoring twice and Gio Reyna adding another, saying the victory was a collective team performance rather than individual brilliance.
13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States defeated Paraguay 4-1 in the 2026 World Cup's first match on US soil, held in Los Angeles, with goals from Folarin Balogun (2), Gio Reyna, and an own goal giving the co-hosts a dominant start to the tournament.
13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States beat Paraguay 4-1 in their World Cup tournament opener on home soil, with goals from Folarin Balogun and Gio Reyna, giving the co-hosts an early advantage in Group D alongside Australia and Turkey.
13 June 2026 · The Standard →
Paris Saint-Germain fielded a second-string lineup and drew 2-2 with Lorient in Ligue 1 on Saturday, throwing away the lead twice despite goals from Ibrahim Mbaye and Warren Zaire-Emery. The result leaves PSG seven points clear in the title race as they prepare to face Bayern Munich away in the Champions League semi-final second leg on Wednesday, having won 5-4 at home in the first leg.
3 May 2026 · The Standard →