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How Folarin Balogun Nearly Missed A Message From Lifelong Mentor Thierry Henry

  • Folarin Balogun scored two stunning goals in his World Cup debut as the U.S. thumped Paraguay 4-1 — a breakout night that flooded him with messages and family in LA.
  • Thierry Henry, Balogun’s long‑time mentor from Arsenal days, even sent a congratulatory DM — a nice mentor‑protégé moment.
  • Balogun is now among the tournament’s top scorers but says team success comes first as the U.S. readies for Australia, with the nation rallying behind them.
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