Summary

Folarin Balogun (United States), Forward, 28 caps, 11 international goals, model: 15.7% to score anytime at WC 2026

Folarin Balogun

#9 Forward AS Monaco (FRA) United States

Folarin Balogun is a 25-year-old forward for AS Monaco (FRA) and United States. He has earned 28 caps and 11 international goals for United States. Our model puts United States's title chance at 7% with a 93% shot at clearing the group stage at World Cup 2026.

28 Caps

11 Goals

13 Season goals

4 Assists

7.03 Form rating

Age25Height1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)Weight146 lbsMarket value€23.8M

View next match prediction See United States team page

Betting Relevance

Anytime scorer angle High

High shots volume Top 10%

Tournament form Below par

100% Independent Model-driven probabilities No manufactured edges

Folarin Balogun · the model’s read

Folarin Balogun brings 28 caps and 11 international goals for United States at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, lining up as a forward. At club level they play for AS Monaco (FRA). That record is the base the model weighs alongside current form and the strength of the group.

The model rates Balogun's anytime-goalscoring probability at 15.7% at this tournament — a outside read. That comes from an expected 0.20 goal contributions (xG + xA) over the projected minutes. Like every probability on the site, it is a long-run likelihood, not a guarantee that a goal arrives in any one match.

Folarin Balogun: World Cup 2026 Form

How Folarin has rated match-by-match at World Cup 2026.

6.4

Avg rating 1 game · WC 2026

6.4

Last match vs Australia

6.4

vs Australia

89 min

Folarin Balogun: Tournament Form vs Career Baseline

Per-90 output at World Cup 2026 (1 game) alongside the career baseline (53 matches on record), so you can read current form against the track record.

World Cup 2026 6.4

Career baseline 6.8

2.02 Shotsper 90 min 3.2

— Shots on targetper 90 min 1.37

— Key passesper 90 min 0.81

— Tacklesper 90 min 0.21

1.01 Interceptionsper 90 min 0.19

1.01 Ball recoveriesper 90 min 1.92

33 Touchesper 90 min 30

At World Cup 2026, Folarin is rating 6.4 — below his 6.8 career baseline.

United States Squad

Full squad

Folarin is part of a United States squad heading to World Cup 2026 in Group D.

Christian Pulisic Forward 2.97 Shots / 90

Tim Ream Defender 0.83 Tackles / 90

Weston McKennie Midfielder 1.72 Key passes / 90

Brenden Aaronson Forward 1.89 Shots / 90

Antonee Robinson Defender 2.37 Tackles / 90

Tyler Adams Midfielder 0.39 Key passes / 90

Folarin Balogun: Career History

Club career, most recent first.

Stade de Reims

2022 - 2023

Middlesbrough

2022 - 2022

Arsenal

2008 - 2023

Career Milestones

Key landmarks from Folarin's career.

3 LandmarksTop career moments

1 ClubsAcross top leagues

0 AchievementsMajor honours

Copa America Player Of The Match USA ·

Copa America

Award

FIFA World Cup Player Of The Match USA ·

FIFA World Cup

Award

Folarin Balogun: Quick Facts

#9Shirt number

25Age

1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)Height

146 lbsWeight

New York City, New York, United StatesBirthplace

AS Monaco (FRA)Club

Part of the United States squad at World Cup 2026

United States team page

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Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Folarin Balogun play?

Folarin Balogun plays as a Forward for AS Monaco (FRA). At World Cup 2026 they represent United States.

How many caps does Folarin Balogun have?

Folarin Balogun has 28 international caps for United States, with 11 international goals.

What is United States's chance of winning World Cup 2026?

Our model puts United States at 7% to win World Cup 2026 and 93% to advance from the group stage.

Which group is United States in at World Cup 2026?

United States are in Group D at World Cup 2026, facing Paraguay, Australia, Turkey.