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Justin Ellis scores on USMNT debut during friendly against Peru

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Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Justin Ellis scores on USMNT debut during friendly against Peru

Summary

Justin Ellis marked his debut for the US Men's National Team by scoring the opening goal in a friendly against Peru on September 26, 2026, in Orlando. The 19-year-old forward's goal came at Inter.co Stadium, his home venue as a player for Orlando City SC. Ellis's strike makes him the first player since Patrick Agyemang in January 2025 to score on his debut for the national team. Meanwhile, Folarin Balogun could not find the net in his debut against Mexico during the 2023 CONCACAF Nations League semifinals, raising the spotlight on Ellis's achievement.

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By the Numbers

•Justin Ellis scored on his USMNT debut against Peru.
•The match took place on September 26, 2026.
•Ellis scored at Inter.co Stadium, home to Orlando City SC.
•Folarin Balogun did not score in his debut against Mexico.

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What they're saying

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Promising youngster Folarin Balogun failed to score on his international debut against Mexico, but there are plenty of big names on this prestigious list of first-timers.
— Yahoo Sports

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