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USMNT leads Paraguay 3-0 in World Cup opener as Bayless jabs Cowboys

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 5:34 AM

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

USMNT leads Paraguay 3-0 in World Cup opener as Bayless jabs Cowboys

Summary

The United States men's national team established a commanding 3-0 lead against Paraguay in their World Cup opening match. After a Damián Bobadilla own goal and two first-half goals from Folarin Balogun, the USA took full control. Paraguay struggled defensively, prompting Skip Bayless to make a jab at the Dallas Cowboys, comparing their defense unfavorably to Paraguay's. While Paraguay managed to score one goal in the second half, Gio Reyna later added another for the USA, securing a 4-1 victory. This performance raises expectations for the USMNT as they advance in the tournament.

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By the Numbers

•USMNT leads 3-0 at halftime against Paraguay
•Bobadilla's own goal gave USA early advantage
•Balogun scored twice before Paraguay's response
•Reyna added a fourth goal for the USA
•4-1 victory marks a strong tournament start for USA

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5:34 AMYahoo Sports — Skip Bayless takes a Dallas Cowboys jab at Paraguay after ‘true contender’ USMNT took 3-0 lead

What they're saying

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Skip Bayless turned the United States men’s national team’s fast World Cup start into a Dallas Cowboys joke as Paraguay collapsed under first-half pressure. The USA had already made their opener feel bigger than a cautious home-nation debut, with the scoreline moving quickly enough to pull in even casual World Cup viewers.
— Yahoo Sports

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