Balogun, Freeman lead USMNT to 2-0 halftime lead vs. Australia
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SEATTLE -- Folarin Balogun continued his torrid start to the 2026 World Cup with an aggressive run that led to an own goal and spurred the United States to a 2-0 halftime lead against Australia at Seattle on Friday.
Balogun, who started in the attack along with Ricardo Pepi, beat the Australian defense down the left wing in the 11th minute. His pass into the six-ya
