National teams 18 March 2026, 16:38

Folarin Balogun joins the USMNT for two big matches!

On fire for the past month, the Monaco forward was logically selected by Mauricio Pochettino to take part in two high-profile friendlies with the United States.

He is currently in top form. Named MVP for February, Folarin Balogun continued his momentum in March with two more goals, including one last weekend against Brest (2-0). It comes as no surprise, then, that the Monaco forward was called up to the United States squad by Mauricio Pochettino to take part in two friendlies that promise to serve as major tests.

A massive March awaits.

Mauricio Pochettino has selected his 27-man roster for upcoming matches against Belgium and Portugal!#NeverChaseReality | @ATT pic.twitter.com/7dBd73E2oL

— U.S. Soccer Men's National Team (@USMNT) March 17, 2026

Building momentum

And for good reason: with the World Cup just a few months away, Team USA will face Belgium and then Portugal. Against two teams ranked in the FIFA top 10, the Americans will aim to build momentum and confirm their recent good form (five consecutive matches unbeaten). It’s also a run during which the Rouge et Blanc number 9 has distinguished himself by scoring three goals. Daghe Balo! 🇺🇸

Folarin Balogun's third goal in his last four USMNT games restores the lead 🫡 pic.twitter.com/fe85pV30M2

— B/R Football (@brfootball) November 15, 2025

📆 Fixtures for the USMNT:

Friendly matches:

Saturday, March 28 (8:30 PM): United States vs. Belgium at Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta, United States)
Wednesday, April 1 (1:00 AM): United States vs. Portugal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta, United States)