Folarin Balogun scores twice for USA in World Cup opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 9:33 AM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Folarin Balogun scored two goals in the USA's opening match against Paraguay at World Cup 2026. The tournament features 48 teams, expanding opportunities for scoring as players vie for the golden boot. Balogun currently leads the golden boot standings, with South Korea's Hwang In-Beom in second place with one goal and one assist. Other notable contenders include Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe, and Erling Haaland. The competition for top scorer is expected to be intense as the tournament progresses.
- •Balogun scored twice against Paraguay on June 13.
- •The World Cup features an expanded format with 48 teams.
- •Hwang In-Beom ranks second with one goal and an assist.
- •Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe are among top contenders.
- 9:33 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup 2026 golden boot standings: Folarin Balogun emerges as early front-runner
"The USA striker scored twice in his team’s opening win over Paraguay
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