Liberia’s president son, Tim Weah became the first player to score for the United States in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar when he scored against Wales in the 36th minute.
Tim has now surpassed the dad who never had an opportunity to feature at the World Cup during his playing career.
George Weah, who won the Ballon d’Or in 1995, but playing for his homeland, Liberia, won the African Best, World Best and Europe best in the same year.
Tim Weah also became the first player born in the current millennium to score at a FIFA Senior World Cup, making the score an international record as well, and today he is the pride of his father and President of Liberia.
The United States played out a 1-1 draw with the European nation of Wales in group B opener, Tim Weah scored for the US while Gareth Bale equalized from the penalty spot for Wales.