Folarin Balogun's USMNT Switch: Citizenship Explained Ahead of 2026 World Cup

Folarin Balogun, the prolific striker born in New York but raised in England, made headlines when he chose to represent the United States men's national team (USMNT) over the Three Lions. His decision, finalized in 2023, came after a standout loan spell at Reims in Ligue 1, where he bagged 21 goals. Balogun's eligibility stems from his American mother, and he switched his international allegiance under FIFA's one-time change rules. Now, with the 2026 World Cup on the horizon—co-hosted by the U.S...