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Folarin Balogun scores for US in World Cup as Trump faces criticism

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 1:36 PM

Last updated Jul 2, 2026

Folarin Balogun scores for US in World Cup as Trump faces criticism

Summary

Folarin Balogun scored the opening goal for the U.S. in a 2-0 victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina in the round of 32 of the World Cup on July 2, 2026. His performance has sparked online reactions linking it to President Donald Trump’s views on birthright citizenship after the Supreme Court upheld the policy this week. Fans used Balogun’s success to criticize Trump's stance, particularly noting the implications for players who benefit from birthright citizenship. Balogun will miss the next match against Belgium due to a controversial red card. The White House has not commented on the matter regarding Balogun’s situation or Trump's silence on it thus far.

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By the Numbers

•Balogun scored the first goal in the 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina.
•He will miss the next match against Belgium due to a red card.
•Fans criticized Trump over birthright citizenship on social media.
•The Supreme Court's ruling on citizenship aligns with Balogun's eligibility.
•Balogun was born in Brooklyn to Nigerian parents.

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1:36 PMYahoo Sports — U.S. World Cup Fans Taunt Trump Over Folarin Balogun's Birthright Citizenship

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The soccer star scored a critical goal in the round of 32 while the Trump administration licked its wounds after the Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship.
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