USA soccer opens 2026 World Cup with 4-1 win over Paraguay

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Last updated Jun 13, 2026

USA soccer opens 2026 World Cup with 4-1 win over Paraguay
Summary

The US Men's National Team secured a 4-1 victory against Paraguay in their 2026 World Cup opener held on June 13. Paraguay initially took the lead with an own goal from Damián Bobadilla in the 7th minute, but the US responded dominantly, scoring four times in the first half, including two goals from Folarin Balogun. The match highlighted a significant possession advantage for the US at 72%. Gio Reyna capped the scoring with a goal in the final moments. The US will next face Australia on June 19.

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  • US leads Group D with a 4-1 victory over Paraguay.
  • Folarin Balogun scored twice in the first half.
  • Gio Reyna scored in the final moments of the match.
  • US controlled 72% of possession throughout the game.
  • Next match against Australia scheduled for June 19.
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  • 3:05 AMYahoo SportsDid USA Soccer win in the World Cup today? Yes, they destroyed Paraguay
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The US Men's National Team secured a record breaking 4-1 victory over Paraguay in their 2026 World Cup opener.

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