SportsPublished: 13 June 2026 at 13:11
US Soccer Starts Home World Cup with Dominant Win Over Paraguay
The United States opened their 2026 World Cup campaign at home with a 4-1 victory over Paraguay, with Folarin Balogun scoring the tournament's first brace.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America has produced its first standout moment. In their opening match on home soil, the United States men's national team defeated Paraguay 4-1 in Inglewood, California. The Group D encounter saw the Americans take control early and never look back.
Folarin Balogun, the AS Monaco forward, was the star of the night, netting two goals to become the first player to record a brace in the tournament. The convincing win gave the co-hosts a strong start as they aim to make an impact on home turf.
