The forward’s decision will be a significant boost for the USA as they will strengthen their forward line ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Folarin Balogun is set to complete a switch to represent the USMNT. FIFA have confirmed the switch of international allegiances of the 21-year-old to The Athletic.
Balogun played for England at U17 level but played later represented the USA U18 side four times in 2018 before switching back to England’s underage setup.
The Brooklyn-born star moved to the UK at the age of two but is now set to feature for the US.
The forward’s decision will be a significant boost for the USA as they will strengthen their forward line ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
With no competitive senior appearances for England, due to FIFA’s rules, Balogun remained eligible to switch his allegiance to the USMNT.
On loan from Arsenal
Arsenal forward Balogun is currently enjoying a loan spell at Ligue 1 side Reims. He has 19 goals in 34 games for Will Still’s side in Ligue 1 this season.
Jizablprsy
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Why? Because it makes sense!
ManUnited-Red
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Southgate too busy picking the same players.
True
Lonceilmnr
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Balogon? His name, And 9ja no evn dey his option😂
tiacdkmotz
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Because he isn’t good enough for england
Is that the same England that keeps running out Harry Maguire?
tiacdkmotz
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He ruined his own career for choosing the wrong side 😮💨
Southgate too busy picking the same players.
parcydrix
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Because he isn’t good enough for england
he will be treated like a star in the US
ManUnited-Red
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He ruined his own career for choosing the wrong side 😮💨
Renel_shame
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You act like Southgate gonna pick him in general, keep forgetting tomori not even in the England setup so will he even try to get into there
Kingly_gunners01
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Because he isn’t good enough for england