2026 World Cup: Nigerian-born striker, Balogun makes history as USA beats Paraguay

In their opening match of the 2026 World Cup, the United States defeated Paraguay 4-1. Striker Folarin Balogun, born in Brooklyn to Nigerian parents, scored twice, becoming the first American player in 96 years to score more than one goal in a single World Cup match. He described the performance as a 'dream come true'.