USA soccer team secures 4-1 victory over Paraguay in World Cup opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 2:20 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
The United States men's national soccer team defeated Paraguay 4-1 in their opening World Cup match at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 12, 2026. Folarin Balogun scored two goals in the first half, helping to secure a significant win for the team. An own goal by Paraguay set the tone early in the match. Christian Pulisic contributed with a goal and an assist but had to leave the match due to a calf injury. The team's next match is against Australia on June 19.
- •Folarin Balogun scores two goals in the first half.
- •USA leads 3-0 at halftime following a Paraguay own goal.
- •Christian Pulisic scores and assists but exits with an injury.
- •Largest crowd at a U.S. men's match since 1994.
- •USA next plays Australia on June 19.
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"The U.S. team defied expectations in a rousing 4-1 victory over Paraguay in their first game of the tournament.
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