Balogun living WC 'dream' as U.S. choice pays off

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Folarin Balogun scored twice in the USMNT's 4-1 World Cup qualifying victory over Paraguay on Friday, calling the performance a "dreamy night." The striker, who had the option to represent England or Nigeria internationally, chose to play for the United States, a decision that appears vindicated by his clinical finishing and the commanding victory. Balogun's two-goal haul demonstrates the attacking firepower the USMNT has assembled as it builds toward the 2026 World Cup, which the nation will co-host.