Pulisic surpasses Ronaldo’s World Cup assists total in opening match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 8:30 AM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Christian Pulisic achieved a milestone during the USMNT's World Cup opener against Paraguay on June 13, 2026. The US team won 4-1, with Pulisic assisting Folarin Balogun's first goal. This assist marked Pulisic's third in just five World Cup appearances, surpassing Cristiano Ronaldo's two assists across 22 matches. The USMNT looks to advance further in the tournament, aiming for a deep run to boost Pulisic's assist tally.
- •USMNT defeats Paraguay 4-1 in World Cup opener.
- •Pulisic assists Balogun's first goal before halftime.
- •Pulisic has three World Cup assists in five matches.
- •Ronaldo managed two assists in 22 World Cup appearances.
- •USMNT aims to progress to the knockout rounds.
- 8:30 AMYahoo Sports — Christian Pulisic surpasses Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup assist tally in 17 fewer games
"The LeBron James of soccer was in top form for his country as the USMNT beat Paraguay in their World Cup opener. Folarin Balogun netted twice for the hosts as they eventually came out 4-1 winners in their first Group D clash of the summer.
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