Perfect opening night for US as they beat Paraguay 4-1 in World Cup opener

The United States beat Paraguay 4-1 in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on June 12, 2026. Goals came from an own goal, Folarin Balogun (2), and Gio Reyna, with Christian Pulisic providing two assists. Paraguay scored a consolation goal in the 73rd minute. The US, under coach Mauricio Pochettino, dominated from the start. Attendance was 70,492. Fans expressed excitement, with Jose Contreras calling it 'one of the happiest days of my life'. The match marked the US's strong start in Group D alongside Australia and Turkey.

The United States beat Paraguay 4-1 in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on June 12, 2026. Goals came from an own goal, Folarin Balogun (2), and Gio Reyna, with Christian Pulisic providing two assists. Paraguay scored a consolation goal in the 73rd minute. The US, under coach Mauricio Pochettino, dominated from the start. Attendance was 70,492. Fans expressed excitement, with Jose Contreras calling it 'one of the happiest days of my life'. The match marked the US's strong start in Group D alongside Australia and Turkey.

The United States beat Paraguay 4-1 in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on June 12, 2026. Goals came from an own goal, Folarin Balogun (2), and Gio Reyna, with Christian Pulisic providing two assists. Paraguay scored a consolation goal in the 73rd minute. The US, under coach Mauricio Pochettino, dominated from the start. Attendance was 70,492. Fans expressed excitement, with Jose Contreras calling it 'one of the happiest days of my life'. The match marked the US's strong start in Group D alongside Australia and Turkey.

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