Folarin Balogun: I Can Rival Messi, Mbappé and Haaland for 2026 Golden Boot

United States striker Folarin Balogun says he models his game on Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland. He believes he can match their goal tallies and compete for the Golden Boot at the 2026 World Cup. Speaking at a recent training session, Balogun admitted that watching those top scorers can be frustrating but also drives him to improve. He is determined to bring that same consistency to the US attack. The striker remains focused as his team prepares for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers.

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