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Balogun's World Cup Brace Sparks $50M Transfer Rumor

6/25/2026

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  • Folarin Balogun scored two goals in the United States' 4-1 win over Paraguay on June 12, 2026.
  • Balogun became the first U.S. player to record a World Cup brace since 1930 and earned man-of-the-match honors in both U.S. group-stage wins.
  • He currently plays for AS Monaco after a €30 million transfer from Arsenal in 2023.
  • A €50 million ($57 million) transfer rumor would make his move the second-largest for an American, behind Christian Pulisic’s $73 million deal.