Folarin Balogun scores twice as USMNT beats Paraguay 4-1 in World Cup opener
Folarin Balogun leads the USMNT to a 4-1 victory over Paraguay in their 2026 World Cup opening match.
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The brief
The United States men's national team secured a 4-1 win against Paraguay to open their 2026 World Cup campaign. Folarin Balogun scored two goals during the match.
Coverage from USA Today, Yahoo Sports, FOX Sports, and ESPN highlights the individual performances of Balogun and Pulisic. Outlets characterize the opening game as a notable start to the tournament.
Future reports will track the team's standing as the 2026 World Cup continues. Attention remains on upcoming performance ratings and match results.
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Quick answers
What was the final score of the USMNT vs. Paraguay match?
The United States defeated Paraguay with a score of 4-1.
Who scored twice for the United States?
Folarin Balogun scored two goals during the match.
Which teams were mentioned alongside the USMNT in recent match coverage?
Coverage references Paraguay, as well as Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina regarding their respective match results.
Coverage (10)
- U.S. cruises past Paraguay 4-1 in World Cup opener CBS News · 2h ago
- Roaring crowds in stars and stripes show up for the US team, and soccer's moment in their country AP News · 2h ago
- USMNT winners and losers vs Paraguay: Pulisic, Balogun impress in rout USA Today · 2h ago
- WATCH: Fans in Dallas react to all 4 U.S. goals vs. Paraguay FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · 2h ago
- U.S. routs Paraguay 4-1 in World Cup opener Axios · 2h ago
- USMNT performance just what World Cup needed USA Today · 2h ago
- 2026 World Cup scores, results: USMNT throttles Paraguay; Canada earns draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina Yahoo Sports · 2h ago
- United States vs Paraguay Extended Highlights FOX Sports · 2h ago
- USMNT player ratings: Balogun, Pulisic team-best showings lead dazzling World Cup opener ESPN · 2h ago
- Folarin Balogun scores twice as USMNT beats Paraguay 4-1 in World Cup opener Yahoo Sports · 2h ago
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