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World Cup players with dual eligibility face a tough choice about which country to represent
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk GRAHAM DUNBAR, Associated Press , as published by ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports
· June 19, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A notable example is Folarin Balogun, who recently scored twice in a game.
In the world of soccer, some players face a difficult decision when it comes to representing a country in the World Cup. This issue affects many athletes who have dual eligibility, meaning they could play for more than one nation. A notable example is Folarin Balogun, who recently scored twice in a game.
He was born in the United States but also has ties to England and Nigeria. Further details about this issue and its impact on World Cup players are available from ValleyCentral, a local news source in McAllen , Texas.
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Category: local Published: June 19, 2026 Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports Reading time: 1 min
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