Donald Trump fought to prevent USMNT's first Bay Area World Cup goal
SFGATE • • sports
Key Points:
- USMNT striker Folarin Balogun scored the United States’ first goal in their World Cup knockout match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, marking his third goal of the tournament.
- Balogun’s American citizenship is due to birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment, as he was born in Brooklyn while his Nigerian parents were traveling through New York.
- The Trump administration attempted to end birthright citizenship for children born to undocumented or temporary immigrants through an executive order, which was ultimately struck down by the Supreme Court in a 6-3 decision.
- Republican leaders, including Speaker Mike Johnson, expressed criticism of the court’s ruling, citing concerns about “birthing tourism” despite supporting the national team’s birthright citizen players.
- Balogun will miss the Round of 16 due to a red card received in the match, temporarily preventing him from representing the U.S. in the next stage.
