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U.S. soccer team scores 4-1 win over Paraguay in World Cup opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 11:00 AM

Last updated Jun 14, 2026

U.S. soccer team scores 4-1 win over Paraguay in World Cup opener

Summary

The U.S. men’s soccer team opened the World Cup with a 4-1 victory against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium on June 14. Highlight performances included two goals from Folarin Balogun and assists from Christian Pulisic. More than 70,000 fans attended the match, contributing to record television viewership. U.S. players expressed a desire to inspire interest in soccer across America, reminiscent of the impact of the 1994 tournament. They aim to build on this momentum in future matches.

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By the Numbers

•U.S. defeated Paraguay 4-1 in World Cup opener on June 14.
•Folarin Balogun scored two goals, Pulisic assisted on two.
•Match drew a sold-out crowd of 70,492 at SoFi Stadium.
•Viewership includes 15.99 million on Fox Sports, 8.9 million on Telemundo platforms.
•U.S. players aim to inspire the next generation of soccer fans.

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11:00 AMYahoo Sports — U.S. players see their electric win over Paraguay as the start of a push to win over fans

What they're saying

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U.S. players hope goals scored in front of a record-setting crowd is the start of fulfilling their obligation of elevating the sport during the tournament.
— Yahoo Sports

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