USMNT scores four goals in World Cup opener against Paraguay

The U.S. men's national team secured a significant 4-1 victory over Paraguay in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group D match on June 12 at Los Angeles Stadium. This win marks a historic achievement as it is the first time the USMNT has scored four goals in a World Cup game. Christian Pulisic played a pivotal role, contributing an assist and being involved in the opening goal, which was an own goal by Paraguay's Damián Bobadilla. Folarin Balogun scored twice, while Gio Reyna added another goal late in the match. The USMNT's dominant first half performance set the tone, although they encountered challenges in the second half. Their next match will be against Australia, as they aim to secure a spot in the knockout stage.

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