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Folarin Balogun
Born: July 3, 2001
Height: 5' 10" (178cm)
Weight: 10st 6lb (66kg)
Hometown: New York City, NY, USA
Nationality: 
English
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EnglishPosition: Midfielder
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 2020-2023 | Arsenal |
| → 2022 | Middlesbrough (loan) | |
| → 2022-2023 | Reims (loan) | |
| 2023- | Monaco | |
Sports Mole has 545 articles about Folarin Balogun. Articles 1 to 40:
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Transfer news and rumours: Manchester United 22-year-old wants to leave, Sunderland in Folarin Balogun blow
Sports Mole rounds up today's latest transfer news and rumours, including a Manchester United prospect wanting to leave Old Trafford and Sunderland suffering a blow in the race for Folarin Balogun.12:54
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What World Cup 2026 has done for former Arsenal striker Balogun's transfer market
Three World Cup goals and a lifted ban — now nine European clubs are circling Monaco's in-demand striker, with a fee between £43m and £47m expected.Jul 12, 00:29
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Mauricio Pochettino’s immediate priority becomes clear as he addresses USA future after World Cup exit
Mauricio Pochettino's immediate priority becomes clear as he addresses his future as USA head coach following their last-16 exit at the 2026 World Cup.Jul 7, 09:00
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World Cup live news and updates: Argentina vs. Egypt latest and goals
Follow Sports Mole's daily World Cup 2026 news blog on July 7, including live updates and the latest injury reports.Jul 7, 08:44
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Folarin Balogun: USA striker breaks silence over “controversial” World Cup suspension scandal
USA striker Folarin Balogun speaks out for the first time since his 2026 World Cup ban was controversially suspended following an intervention from U.S. President Donald Trump.Jul 7, 08:40
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USA vs. Belgium: FIFA have “crossed a red line” with Folarin Balogun suspension decision before World Cup last-16 tie
UEFA release a strongly-worded statement criticising FIFA’s decision to allow USA striker Folarin Balogun to play in their World Cup 2026 last-16 tie against Belgium on Tuesday.Jul 6, 15:55
Team News: USA vs. Belgium injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up the team news ahead of the 2026 World Cup clash between USA and Belgium.Jul 6, 01:00
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What happens next after Folarin Balogun red card reversal as 'astonished' Belgium issue statement
Belgium release a statement expressing 'astonishment' at the decision to reverse Folarin Balogun's red card ahead of tomorrow's World Cup 2026 last-16 match against the USA.Jul 5, 22:34
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USA vs. Belgium: Why the co-hosts' habit of scoring first could expose Red Devils’ pattern of slow starts
SportsMole analyses how the USA's fast-starting attack could expose Belgium's recurring slow starts ahead of their World Cup Round of 16 clash in Seattle.Jul 5, 21:00
USA vs. Belgium: Why Folarin Balogun's red card has been suspended by FIFA before World Cup round of 16 clash
USA striker Folarin Balogun has had his red card suspended, meaning he can play for his country against Belgium in their World Cup round of 16 clash on Tuesday.Jul 5, 19:12
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USA vs. Belgium: Head-to-head record and past meetings | World Cup 2026
After the 2026 World Cup clash between USA and Belgium, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head records and previous meetings between the two nations.Jul 4, 23:04
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USA lineup vs. Belgium: Predicted XI for 2026 World Cup clash including Folarin Balogun decision
Sports Mole looks at how USA could line up in their 2026 World Cup clash with Belgium.Jul 4, 15:56
United States 2-0 Bosnia: Balogun the hero and villain as hosts cruise into World Cup last 16
USA advance at the World Cup after a commanding display, but lose Balogun to a red card ahead of a last-16 meeting with Belgium.Jul 2, 05:04
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Tottenham make USA World Cup star 'priority' transfer target amid Chelsea, PSG competition
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly identify a key member of USA's World Cup squad as a priority target for their summer transfer business.Jul 1, 01:28
USA lineup vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina: Predicted XI for 2026 World Cup clash as Folarin Balogun leads the line
Sports Mole looks at how USA could line up in their 2026 World Cup fixture with Bosnia-Herzegovina.Jun 29, 09:55
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Preview:USA vs Bosnia-Herzegovina - prediction, team news, lineups | 2026 World Cup
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's World Cup clash between USA and Bosnia-Herzegovina, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 29, 09:40
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Chelsea transfer news: Blues 'set sights' on a Barcelona-linked forward shining at the World Cup
Chelsea are reportedly preparing to challenge Barcelona for a striker lighting up the 2026 World Cup.Jun 29, 06:15
Sunderland join five Premier League rivals in race for United States star Folarin Balogun?
Sunderland are reportedly one of six Premier League sides keen on signing Monaco and United States talisman Folarin Balogun this summer.Jun 26, 13:29
Turkey vs. USA – Yanks chasing a historic World Cup first
Sports Mole breaks down the match between Turkey and the USA ahead of their Group D clash at the World Cup.Jun 23, 20:08
Transfer news and rumours: World Cup star in major development, Spurs 'name Lucas Bergvall asking price'
Sports Mole rounds up today's latest transfer news and rumours, including the latest on the future of USA World Cup star Folarin Balogun and Tottenham Hotspur set an asking price for Lucas Bergvall.Jun 23, 12:41
USA lineup vs. Turkey: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 Group D match as Mauricio Pochettino has big decisions
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how USA could line up for Thursday’s 2026 World Cup clash against Turkey.Jun 22, 21:56
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Preview:Turkey vs USA - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup clash between Turkey and USA, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 22, 21:01
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USA vs Australia: Co-hosts prove they can cope without Christian Pulisic in statement win over Socceroos
Find out how USA coped without Christian Pulisic as the co-hosts secured a 2-0 victory over Australia in their World Cup 2026 Group D clash.Jun 19, 22:56
USA 2-0 Australia: Why Folarin Balogun has taken over from Christian Pulisic after guiding USMNT to 2026 World Cup knockouts
Folarin Balogun stole the show for the USA as they beat Australia 2-0 on Friday to advance into World Cup knockouts, and the future of the national team looks bright.Jun 19, 22:10
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USA 2-0 Australia player ratings: Alex Freeman stars as Mauricio Pochettino masterminds another impressive win
Sports Mole provides player ratings from the USA's win over Australia at the 2026 World Cup.Jun 19, 22:07
USA vs. Australia: Socceroos aim to prove they are no easy layup for Yanks in World Cup 2026
Sports Mole breaks down the tensions between the USA and Australia ahead of their Group D clash at the World Cup.Jun 17, 19:24
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USA lineup vs. Paraguay: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 Group D match as Pochettino makes Richards decision
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how USA could line up for Friday's World Cup 2026 clash with Group D rivals Paraguay.Jun 10, 16:27
Preview:USA vs Paraguay - prediction, team news, lineups | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole previews Saturday's World Cup clash between USA and Paraguay, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 10, 15:55
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USA World Cup 2026 squad: Full list, predicted lineup, depth chart, latest news
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at USA’s squad for the 2026 World Cup, including squad numbers, predicted lineup, depth chart and the latest news.May 11, 07:04
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Preview:Monaco vs Lille - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Ligue 1 clash between Monaco and Lille, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 8, 00:47
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Preview:Metz vs Monaco - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Ligue 1 clash between Metz and Monaco, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 30, 00:37
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Preview:Toulouse vs Monaco - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Ligue 1 clash between Toulouse and Monaco, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 23, 00:52
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Preview:Monaco vs Auxerre - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Ligue 1 clash between Monaco and Auxerre, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 17, 00:49
Preview:Paris FC vs. Monaco - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Ligue 1 clash between Paris FC and Monaco, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 8, 15:35
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Preview:Lyon vs Monaco - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Ligue 1 clash between Lyon and Monaco, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 19, 23:04
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Preview:Monaco vs Brest - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Ligue 1 clash between Monaco and Brest, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 11, 23:12
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Preview:Paris Saint-Germain vs Monaco - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Ligue 1 clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Monaco, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 4, 02:45
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Preview:Monaco vs Angers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Ligue 1 clash between Monaco and Angers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 26, 03:07
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Preview:Paris Saint-Germain vs Monaco - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Monaco, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 22, 17:37
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Tuesday's Champions League results & roundup: PSG complete comeback as Real Madrid exact their rvenge
Sports Mole provides a roundup of all Tuesday's Champions League results and storylines as Paris Saint-Germain complete comeback.Feb 17, 22:11
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