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The US World Cup star who couldn't be an American under Trump's plan
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The US World Cup star who couldn't be an American under Trump's plan

BBC Sport · Jun 19, 2026, 11:21 AM · Also reported by 1 other source

Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.

Folarin Balogun scored two goals on his World Cup debut, but he is the type of person President Trump is trying to ban under birthright citizenship.

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