USMNT dominates Paraguay 4-1 in World Cup opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 1:05 AM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
The United States Men's National Team delivered a commanding performance against Paraguay, winning 4-1 in their World Cup opener on June 12, 2026. Folarin Balogun scored two goals, achieving a milestone as the first USMNT player to do so in a World Cup match since 1930. Gio Reyna also contributed with a goal as the team took control from the outset at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Next, the USMNT faces Australia on June 19, aiming to advance from the group stage, which also includes Türkiye.
- •Folarin Balogun scores twice; Gio Reyna adds another goal.
- •This marks the first multi-goal match for a USMNT player in 96 years.
- •Match took place on June 12, 2026, at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
- •USMNT's next match is against Australia on June 19, 2026.
- •Group D also includes Paraguay and Türkiye.
- 1:05 AMYahoo Sports — Pat McAfee makes bold prediction during USMNT's World Cup win over Paraguay
"The USMNT enjoyed a dominant win over Paraguay in its World Cup opener and it has Pat McAfee thinking big.
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