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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📍 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 88d 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.
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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 (18)
- Mauricio Pochettino's attacking masterclass leads USMNT to electric, dominant start to World Cup CBS Sports · 90d ago
- US opens its home World Cup with a dynamic 4-1 victory over Paraguay Anchorage Daily News · 90d ago
- Starting XI and Lineup Notes: USMNT vs. Paraguay in FIFA World Cup 2026 Group Stage US Soccer · 90d ago
- Is USMNT a legit World Cup contender? Have fans cracked the cheap-ticket code? Day 2 Recap The New York Times · 90d ago
- FIFA World Cup 2026 'Moment of the Day': American Dream Gio Reyna has the US dreaming again ESPN · 90d ago
- US opens its home World Cup with a dynamic 4-1 victory over Paraguay, sparked by Balogun’s 2 goals The Seattle Times · 90d ago
- ‘Dream come true’: World Cup fever ignites Los Angeles as USA beat Paraguay Al Jazeera · 90d ago
- Balogun leads USMNT rout of Paraguay in dream World Cup start ESPN Global · 90d ago
- U.S. cruises past Paraguay 4-1 in World Cup opener CBS News · 90d ago
- Roaring crowds in stars and stripes show up for the US team, and soccer's moment in their country AP News · 90d ago
- USMNT winners and losers vs Paraguay: Pulisic, Balogun impress in rout USA Today · 90d ago
- WATCH: Fans in Dallas react to all 4 U.S. goals vs. Paraguay FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · 90d ago
- U.S. routs Paraguay 4-1 in World Cup opener Axios · 90d ago
- USMNT performance just what World Cup needed USA Today · 90d ago
- 2026 World Cup scores, results: USMNT throttles Paraguay; Canada earns draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina Yahoo Sports · 90d ago
- United States vs Paraguay Extended Highlights FOX Sports · 90d ago
- USMNT player ratings: Balogun, Pulisic team-best showings lead dazzling World Cup opener ESPN · 90d ago
- Folarin Balogun scores twice as USMNT beats Paraguay 4-1 in World Cup opener Yahoo Sports · 90d ago
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