The race to become the U.S. men’s national team’s starting striker headlined much of the 2025–26 European club season. Now, it appears that New York City native, Folarin Balogun, is set to lead the Stars and Stripes at the 2026 World Cup, where he will look to make himself a household name.
Heading into the tournament, only attacking midfielder Christian Pulisic stands as the marquee figure for the United States, with even the casual sports fan knowing the man dubbed at times “Captain America” and the ”LeBron James of Soccer.”
