Zinedine Zidane Matched by USMNT Star in World Cup Win

Folarin Balogun matched Zinedine Zidane's record in the 2026 World Cup.

What happened?

The USMNT secured a 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Balogun scored his third goal of the tournament.

He was shown a red card in the 64th minute.

Why it matters for Zinedine Zidane

Balogun's record is now comparable to Zinedine Zidane's.

The USMNT will face Belgium in the last 16.

Mauricio Pochettino's side sealed the win with Malik Tillman's free-kick.

What comes next?

The USMNT will play Belgium in Seattle.

Pochettino must find a replacement for Balogun.

Ricardo Pepi and Haji Wright are options to lead the attack.

The USMNT hopes squad depth will prove decisive.

Chris Richards reflected on Balogun's record.

Richards said it's a 'pretty cool record'.

The USMNT remains confident despite Balogun's absence.

The team knows they have the depth to cope.

Balogun's dismissal leaves the US without their leading scorer.

The USMNT will chase a place in the quarter-finals.