USMNT leads Paraguay 3-0 at halftime in World Cup opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 3:19 AM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
The U.S. Men's National Team opened their World Cup campaign with a match against Paraguay in Los Angeles on June 12, 2026. The event has drawn an enthusiastic crowd, with FIFA announcing attendance of 70,492. The U.S. gained an early advantage following an own goal by a Paraguay player and extended their lead with two goals by Folarin Balogun before halftime. The match atmosphere has been electric, contrasting recent lower-attended games played at the same venue.
- •Match played at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
- •Attendance recorded at 70,492 fans.
- •U.S. leads Paraguay 3-0 at halftime.
- •Early own goal by Paraguay contributed to U.S. advantage.
- •Folarin Balogun scored two goals before the break.
- 3:19 AMYahoo Sports — USMNT Gets Dream World Cup Opener in Los Angeles
"The opener was as electric and decisive as the U.S. hoped.
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