A goal, a red and a LeBron James shout: Folarin Balogun gets the spotlight in US’s wild World Cup win

Folarin Balogun's participation in the World Cup is a direct result of the US constitutional law upholding birthright citizenship, which has allowed him to represent the United States. The striker's eligibility for the US team is notable given his background, and his performances have been a key factor in the team's progress in the tournament. The US team's advancement to the last 16 has significant implications for their World Cup campaign, with Balogun's contributions playing a crucial role in their success so far.

A goal, a red and a LeBron James shout: Folarin Balogun gets the spotlight in US’s wild World Cup win

The versatile striker was dangerous in his time on the field on Wednesday, but that time was prematurely ended with a surprising ejection The day after the US supreme court upheld birthright citizenship, Folarin Balogun – a player who wouldn’t have even been on the pitch if not for the longstanding, constitutional law – pushed the United States through to the World Cup last 16. Just two days short of his 25th birthday, Balogun scored the opening goal in the US’s 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina, his third of the tournament. Then, about 20 minutes later, Balogun was sent off, given a straight red card for what appeared to be inadvertent contact with Bosnia and Herzegovina defender Tarik Muharemović. It was a shocking turn of events for the Monaco forward, who was among the US’s best performers on Wednesday, as he has been for the entirety of the tournament. Continue reading...