Gio Reyna scores for Team USA in World Cup opener against Paraguay

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Gio Reyna scores for Team USA in World Cup opener against Paraguay
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Gio Reyna scored the fourth goal for the U.S. men's national team in their World Cup opener, leading to a 4-1 victory over Paraguay on June 12. Reyna's goal came in the eighth minute of stoppage time after being substituted in during the 80th minute. His teammate, Folarin Balogun, contributed two goals in the match. The U.S. will face Australia next on June 23, with both teams seeking advancement in Group D following Australia’s 2-0 win against Turkey in their opener. The match attracted nearly 25 million viewers across various platforms.

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  • Reyna scored in the eighth minute of stoppage time.
  • Balogun's two goals set a record for U.S. World Cup scoring.
  • The U.S. plays Australia on June 23 in Group D.
  • The match had approximately 25 million viewers.
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Reyna's goal was a 'trivela', hit with the outside of his foot, which put a curve on the shot. What could come next for the player from Westchester.

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