If the U.S. men’s national team’s World Cup schedule began tomorrow, Folarin Balogun would be the starting No. 9.Balogun scored Monaco’s winning goal on Tuesday as the French side defeated Bodo/Glimt 1-0 in UEFA Champions League play. The American striker has scored three goals in his last six appearances for the Ligue 1 club. Balogun delivered the breakthrough goal for Monaco in the 43rd minute, rifling a powerful shot into the roof of the net. Maghnes Akliouche played Balogun into the left side of the Bodo/Glimt 18-yard box before the American forward finished off the play with a confident finish.A BALO BANGER IN THE #UCL! pic.twitter.com/Lk5ekssHSz— U.S. Soccer Men's National Team (@USMNT) November 4, 2025Philipp Köhn made five saves to preserve the shutout victory for Monaco while Balogun played the full 90 minutes at the No. 9 position. Despite Bodo/Glimt going down to 10-men in the 82nd minute, the Norwegian hosts gave a valiant effort against one of the Ligue 1 title challengers. As for Balogun, Tuesday’s goal will provide added confidence heading into the November international window. Balogun will be among the options for USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino to consider for his fall roster. Monaco will host Lens on Saturday in its final league match before the break begins.