Folarin Balogun stars in USMNT's World Cup opener against Paraguay

Folarin Balogun led the United States men's national team in its World Cup debut, scoring two goals in a 4-1 victory over Paraguay on June 12, 2026, in Inglewood, California. The match saw Balogun contribute significantly, creating key opportunities and helping the team establish an early lead. His first goal was followed by another strike just before halftime, marking a historic performance as he became the first American player with a multi-goal game in the World Cup since 1930. Balogun's strong showing has raised hopes for the U.S. team's prospects in the tournament.

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