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Balogun scores stunner as USA run riot

Balogun scores stunner as USA run riot
BBC News Saturday 13 June 2026, 02:26 UTC 1 min read
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Folarin Balogun scores his second and USA's third goal before half-time in their opening game of the 2026 World Cup against Paraguay.

Folarin Balogun scores his second and USA's third goal before half-time in their opening game of the 2026 World Cup against Paraguay.
Balogun (ORG) USA (LOCATION) Folarin Balogun (PERSON) the 2026 World Cup (EVENT) Paraguay (LOCATION)
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