Yahoo Sports reports: Almost every World Cup matchup has a storyline of a player who could have represented another country. Take Folarin Balogun who scored twice in the United States’ opening win over Paraguay. Or Yasin Ayari, who picked Sweden over his father’s native Tunisia, a decision that came into focus as Sweden defeated the North African team 5-1 with two goals from Ayari.
sports | sports | Yahoo Sports | June 19, 2026 3:25 PM
World Cup players with dual eligibility face a tough choice about which country to represent
Almost every World Cup matchup has a storyline of a player who could have represented another country. Take Folarin Balogun who scored twice in the United States’ opening win over Paraguay. Or Yasin Ayari, who picked Sweden over his father’s native Tunisia, a decision that came into focus as Sweden defeated the North African team 5-1 with two goals from Ayari.
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