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USMNT scores four goals in World Cup match against Paraguay

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 7:09 PM

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

USMNT scores four goals in World Cup match against Paraguay

Summary

The USMNT secured a 4-1 victory over Paraguay in their World Cup opener on June 13 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Striker Folarin Balogun scored two goals as the team showcased a strong offensive performance, managing to score three goals in the first half. This performance marks a significant improvement from the previous World Cup, where the team only netted two goals in group play. Coach Mauricio Pochettino praised the team's collective effort, emphasizing a shift toward a more creative style of play compared to past strategies. The team's focus now shifts to upcoming matches as they aim to build on this strong start.

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By the Numbers

•USMNT defeats Paraguay 4-1 in World Cup match
•Folarin Balogun scores two goals for the US
•The match takes place at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California
•USMNT improved from only scoring two goals in 2022 World Cup
•Pochettino emphasizes collective team effort in victory

Latest Updates

7:09 PMYahoo Sports — USMNT players have grown up under Mauricio Pochettino, and blasting Paraguay in World Cup showed how and why

What they're saying

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How did a lot of the same players go from a group that scored only two group play goals at the 2022 FIFA World Cup to one that scored three in their first half four years later? A coaching change helped, but so did time.
— Yahoo Sports

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