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The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal
6/13/2026
America’s Newest World Cup Hero Almost Played for a Different Country

America’s Newest World Cup Hero Almost Played for a Different Country

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Team USA defeated Paraguay 4-1 in the 2026 World Cup opener in Los Angeles. Brooklyn-born striker Folarin Balogun scored twice in the match.

  • •USA won opening match 4-1 vs Paraguay
  • •Folarin Balogun scored 2 goals
  • •Balogun is Brooklyn-born

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