United States tops Paraguay 4-1 in World Cup opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 11:34 AM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
The United States secured a decisive 4-1 victory over Paraguay in their World Cup group-stage match in Inglewood, California, marking the biggest win in U.S. World Cup history. Folarin Balogun scored twice, while Giovanni Reyna added another late goal. Christian Pulisic played a crucial role in the first half but was substituted for precautionary reasons after sustaining a calf injury. Earlier, Canada drew 1-1 with Bosnia-Herzegovina in Toronto. The tournament will feature multiple matches each day leading up to June 27, including Brazil facing Morocco on Saturday.
- •United States records a 4-1 win over Paraguay.
- •Folarin Balogun scores two goals for the U.S.
- •Christian Pulisic leaves the match due to a calf injury.
- •Canada draws 1-1 with Bosnia-Herzegovina.
- •Brazil vs. Morocco is scheduled for Saturday.
- 11:34 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup what to know: U.S. gets electric win over Paraguay, Brazil-Morocco awaits on Saturday
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