Folarin Balogun scores for USA against Bosnia-Herzegovina at World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 1:21 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Folarin Balogun scored the opening goal for Team USA against Bosnia-Herzegovina in the Round of 32 on July 2, 2026. He initially celebrated a goal in the first half, but it was ruled offside. Shortly before halftime, Balogun found the net again, prompting a strong reaction from fans and LeBron James, who praised the striker’s performance. The match is currently ongoing, with the USA leading by 1-0.
- •Balogun's goal came in the 45th minute.
- •The match is part of the World Cup Round of 32.
- •LeBron James publicly commended Balogun's celebration and performance.
- •USA fans celebrated vibrantly in various locations after the goal.
- 1:21 AMYahoo Sports — 2026 World Cup: LeBron James, iShowSpeed react to Folarin Balogun's goal, Silencer celly vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina
- 1:21 AMYahoo Sports — 2026 World Cup: LeBron James reacts to Folarin Balogun's goal vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina, others erupt after his red card
"Folarin Balogun put Team USA up early Wednesday with a goal right before halftime.
"Balogun put Team USA up early Wednesday with a goal right before halftime.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 1:21 AM2026 World Cup: LeBron James, iShowSpeed react to Folarin Balogun's goal, Silencer celly vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina
Balogun put Team USA up early Wednesday with a goal right before halftime.
- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 1:21 AM2026 World Cup: LeBron James reacts to Folarin Balogun's goal vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina, others erupt after his red card
Folarin Balogun put Team USA up early Wednesday with a goal right before halftime.
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