USMNT secures 4-1 victory against Paraguay in World Cup opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 3:07 AM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
The USMNT recorded a solid 4-1 win over Paraguay on June 12, 2026, in Inglewood, California, marking a strong start to their World Cup campaign. An own goal from Paraguay set the tone, followed by Folarin Balogun scoring two goals. Despite Paraguay's response with a goal from Maurício, Gio Reyna capped off the match with a fourth goal for the USA. This victory gives the USMNT a historic achievement as they scored four goals in a World Cup match for the first time.
- •USMNT wins 4-1 against Paraguay in World Cup opener.
- •Folarin Balogun scores twice; Gio Reyna adds another.
- •The victory marks the USMNT's first four-goal game in World Cup history.
- •Paraguay's lone goal comes from Maurício in the second half.
- •Christian Pulisic's status is uncertain after his substitution due to injury.
- 3:07 AMYahoo Sports — The USMNT comes away with an impressive 4-1 win over Paraguay
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