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Paraguay scores own goal as USA dominates early in World Cup opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 2:27 AM

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

Paraguay scores own goal as USA dominates early in World Cup opener

Summary

The USA soccer team began its 2026 World Cup campaign with a match against Paraguay on June 12 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Paraguay's Damián Bobadilla deflected a ball into his own net, giving the USA an early lead in the seventh minute. The USA continued to control the match, with Folarin Balogun adding a second goal in the 31st minute. The stadium celebrated the home side's dominant performance as they look ahead to their next match against Australia on June 19.

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By the Numbers

•USA leads Paraguay 2-0 in World Cup group stage match.
•Damián Bobadilla scored an own goal in the seventh minute.
•Folarin Balogun added a goal in the 31st minute.
•Match held at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
•USA next faces Australia on June 19.

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What they're saying

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The USA soccer team had the perfect start to the 2026 World Cup. Playing on home soil and led by Mauricio Pochettino, the USA is an interesting team to watch, and the first game against Paraguay bore witness to it.
— Yahoo Sports

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