USMNT opens World Cup with 4-1 victory over Paraguay in Los Angeles

The United States Men’s National Team opened its FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a 4-1 victory against Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium. The match drew over 70,000 fans and marked a record viewership of nearly 16 million on television. Folarin Balogun scored two goals in his World Cup debut, helping the U.S. to a significant 3-0 halftime lead, followed by Gio Reyna's first World Cup goal in stoppage time, announced through a personal celebration. The game featured multiple USMNT players making their World Cup debuts, contributing to what has become the highest-scoring match for the U.S. in World Cup history.

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