The United States Men’s National Team secured a decisive 4-1 victory over Paraguay on June 12, 2026, in their opening match of the FIFA World Cup. Played at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, the win marked a historic start for the co-host nation, setting a record for the most goals scored by the U.S. in a single World Cup fixture. Forward Folarin Balogun led the offensive effort with two goals, while an early own goal by Paraguay’s Damián Bobadilla and a late 98th-minute strike by Giovanni Reyna completed the scoring. Paraguay's lone goal came in the 73rd minute from Maurício. Under the leadership of coach Mauricio Pochettino, the U.S. now leads Group D as they prepare for their next match against Australia in Seattle. The victory comes amid a broader celebration as North America hosts the first-ever 48-team World Cup across 16 cities. Approximately 70,000 fans attended the match, which featured a pre-game performance by Katy Perry and the traditional Parade of Nations. The result places the Americans in a strong position to advance to the knockout stages.
The United States Men’s National Team secured a decisive 4-1 victory over Paraguay on June 12, 2026, in their opening match of the FIFA World Cup. Played at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, the win marked a historic start for the co-host nation, setting a record for the most goals scored by the U.S. in a single World Cup fixture. Forward Folarin Balogun led the offensive effort with two goals, while an early own goal by Paraguay’s Damián Bobadilla and a late 98th-minute strike by Giovanni Reyna completed the scoring. Paraguay's lone goal came in the 73rd minute from Maurício. Under the leadership of coach Mauricio Pochettino, the U.S. now leads Group D as they prepare for their next match against Australia in Seattle. The victory comes amid a broader celebration as North America hosts the first-ever 48-team World Cup across 16 cities. Approximately 70,000 fans attended the match, which featured a pre-game performance by Katy Perry and the traditional Parade of Nations. The result places the Americans in a strong position to advance to the knockout stages.
