USMNT scores four goals in win over Paraguay at World Cup opener
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 7:30 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
The USMNT secured a dominant 4-1 victory over Paraguay in their World Cup opener at SoFi Stadium on June 12, 2026. This match marked a significant moment in U.S. men's soccer, showcasing the team's overwhelming performance, especially in the first half, which ended 3-0. Players like Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, and Folarin Balogun led the charge, while Gio Reyna added a late goal. The win boosts the U.S. team’s morale as they aim for higher ambitions in the tournament, with a crucial match against Australia upcoming.
- •USMNT leads at halftime 3-0 against Paraguay.
- •Balogun and Reyna scored goals for the USMNT.
- •The next match is against Australia on June 16, 2026.
- •First time USMNT has scored four goals in a World Cup match.
- 7:30 PMYahoo Sports — For one night, the USMNT looked like a true World Cup contender
- 7:30 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup 2026: For one night, the USMNT looked like the team fans always hoped it could be
"Taking into account the World Cup's magnitude, the pressure of being a host, SoFi Stadium's sweeping backdrop, the weight of an opening match, the number of eyeballs watching on screens both wide and handheld, the 4-1 victory over Paraguay on Friday stands alone in U.S. men's soccer lore.
"Friday's 4-1 victory over Paraguay stands alone in U.S. men's soccer lore.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 7:30 PMFor one night, the USMNT looked like a true World Cup contender
Taking into account the World Cup's magnitude, the pressure of being a host, SoFi Stadium's sweeping backdrop, the weight of an opening match, the number of eyeballs watching on screens both wide and handheld, the 4-1 victory over Paraguay on Friday stands alone in U.S. men's soccer lore.
- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 7:30 PMWorld Cup 2026: For one night, the USMNT looked like the team fans always hoped it could be
Friday's 4-1 victory over Paraguay stands alone in U.S. men's soccer lore.
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