Expected to start at FIFA World Cup 2026 as USA’s main striker, Balogun enters the tournament red-hot following a strong season that saw him score 19 goals in all competitions for AS Monaco. An Arsenal academy graduate born in New York City, Balogun was first capped by USA in 2023 after representing England at various youth levels and scored the winning goal in the States’ FIFA World Cup 2026 warm-up match against Senegal. He is a complete striker, great in the air and with the ball on the floor who positions himself well in attack.