On July 14, 2026, United States forward Folarin Balogun signed with LeBron James' agency Klutch Sports after a breakout World Cup that elevated his profile on and off the pitch. Klutch, founded by James' longtime business partner Rich Paul, announced on Monday that Balogun had joined its roster.

The agency represents James, Anthony Davis, Jalen Hurts and A'ja Wilson, among a host of elite athletes. Balogun emerged as one of the United States' standout performers during the tournament, scoring three goals as Mauricio Pochettino's side reached the round of 16 before losing to Belgium.

The Monaco striker also found himself at the centre of one of the World Cup's biggest controversies after the red card he received against Bosnia and Herzegovina in the round of 32 was rescinded, allowing him to feature against Belgium. Rich Paul said, per the Hollywood Reporter, 'Folarin Balogun is one of the most talented and influential players in global football today.'

Balogun is the first soccer player to sign directly with Klutch Sports, although the agency expanded into the sport in 2024 through its acquisition of European agency ROOF, which represents players including Malik Tillman, Gio Reyna, Kai Havertz and Mohammed Kudus, as well as several coaches. Formerly of Arsenal, the 25‑year‑old scored three times during the tournament, including a brace against Paraguay, before netting against Bosnia and Herzegovina in a match that sparked a political row after his dismissal was overturned following FIFA's disciplinary review. Balogun was previously represented by UK‑based Elite Project Group.