United States striker Folarin Balogun says he is aiming to reach the elite level of goalscorers like Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe.

Folarin Balogun’s impressive start to the 2026 FIFA World Cup continued on Friday as the striker picked up his second straight Man of the Match award

Folarin Balogun leads a strong contingent of Nigerian-descent players making a significant impact at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Discover their contributions.