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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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🇬🇧 English Jun 13, 04:07 UTC
🇫🇷 French Jun 13, 04:29 UTC · Foot Mercato
🇮🇹 Italian Jun 13, 13:05 UTC · Inter.it

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📍 How it ended

Men’s National Team opened the 2026 World Cup with a dominant 4-1 victory over Paraguay, led by Folarin Balogun’s two goals and a strong attacking performance under manager Mauricio Pochettino. Coverage of the game concluded after the single-day event, leaving the story unresolved beyond the opening round.

Epilogue added 43d ago, after coverage quieted.

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.

Synthesized by PULSE from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 45d ago.

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.

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USMNT World Cup Folarin Balogun Paraguay Soccer

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