USA Make Strong World Cup Debut with Convincing Opening Win Against Paraguay
The United States launched their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a resounding 4-1 victory over Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium on Friday. The co-hosts dominated the opening match in Group D, taking a 3-0 lead into halftime courtesy of Folarin Balogun's brace and an own goal forced by Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie.
Giovanni Reyna's late strike in second-half stoppage time sealed the win, marking the USMNT's highest-ever goal tally in a World Cup match. Paraguay, competing in their first World Cup since 2010, managed a consolation goal through Maurício in the 73rd minute.
The match drew a sell-out crowd of 70,492 fans, the US's first World Cup game on home soil since 1994. The USMNT will next face Australia in Seattle on June 19, seeking another win to secure a spot in the Round of 32.
Giovanni Reyna's late strike in second-half stoppage time sealed the win, marking the USMNT's highest-ever goal tally in a World Cup match. Paraguay, competing in their first World Cup since 2010, managed a consolation goal through Maurício in the 73rd minute.
The match drew a sell-out crowd of 70,492 fans, the US's first World Cup game on home soil since 1994. The USMNT will next face Australia in Seattle on June 19, seeking another win to secure a spot in the Round of 32.
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