2026 World Cup: LeBron James, iShowSpeed react to Folarin Balogun's goal, Silencer celly vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina
The United States is playing Bosnia-Herzegovina in the Round of 32 on Wednesday night.
It looked like Folarin Balogun scored the first goal of the game early in the first half, and he celebrated by hitting LeBron James’ “Silencer” celebration.
The goal was overturned and ruled offside instead.
Flo Balogun finds the net for the US but the flag is up for offside pic.twitter.com/VNncEn0KYk
— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) July 2, 2026
Balogun didn’t let it get to his head, though, and scored the first goal of the match later in the half. After netting the 45th-minute goal to put the U.S. up 1-0 early, the striker hit the “Silencer” celly for the second time, though this time after an official goal.
THE @USMNT TAKES THE LEAD 🇺🇸
— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) July 2, 2026
NOW BALOGUN CAN REALLY HIT THE @KingJames SILENCER! pic.twitter.com/4t9LzMjUUG
It did not go unnoticed, as the King himself gave Balogun props.
LFG!!!!!! THE 🤫 HAS 🛬 at the World Cup! Helluva goal there Young 🤴🏾! 🫡. GO 🇺🇸 https://t.co/8wb2t2F6oq
— LeBron James (@KingJames) July 2, 2026
James wasn’t the only person who appreciated the score. It sent the home fans into a raucous celebration, and that emotion transferred around the various watch parties supporting Team USA.
Casa VERDE as the @USMNT strike on the eve of halftime! 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/tX3Jkqb782
— Austin FC (@AustinFC) July 2, 2026
SCENES IN SEATTLE 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
— Seattle Sounders FC (@SoundersFC) July 2, 2026
THE USMNT OPEN UP THE SCORING!!! pic.twitter.com/XVjHqxmNi0
FLO SENDS THIS PLACE INTO A FRENZY 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/L5T5fIxtl1
— Philadelphia Union (@PhilaUnion) July 2, 2026
ABSOLUTE SCENES IN WASHINGTON DC AFTER BALOGUN'S GOAL 🔊@USMNTpic.twitter.com/ae5vtQNEiS
— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) July 2, 2026
🚨| BREAKING: SPEED REACTS TO USA SCORING THE OPENING GOAL AGAINST BOSNIA 🤯🔥🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/Ug7NS1LgrT
— Speedy HQ (@IShowSpeedHQ) July 2, 2026
This story will be updated.
