Folarin Balogun scores for USA at 2026 World Cup after switching allegiance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 6:38 PM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
Folarin Balogun scored for the United States during the ongoing 2026 World Cup. Originally from England, Balogun switched his national allegiance to the USA in 2023, owing to his U.S. citizenship from birth. His eligibility is reflective of FIFA rules that allow players to represent multiple countries under certain conditions. The circumstances surrounding Balogun's switch illustrate the nuanced nature of national team eligibility in soccer.
- •Balogun was born in New York but grew up in London.
- •He represented England at youth level before switching to the USA.
- •FIFA rules allow players to switch nationalities under strict conditions.
- •Balogun switched allegiance due to holding U.S. nationality from birth.
- •Several players at the World Cup have similar nationality histories.
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