USA score four goals for first time in FIFA World Cup
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The co-host nation secured a dominant win in the World Cup.
On Friday night, the United States men’s national team (USA/USMNT) opened their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with three goals in the first half.
The United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) defeated Paraguay 4-1, their first World Cup victory in 24 years against them. The United States took the lead in the seventh minute thanks to an own goal.
Striker Folarin Balogun scored twice, including the final kick of the first half, to give the Americans a comfortable lead in one of their most dominant displays ever.
Paraguay managed to claw one back in the second half before Gio Reyna scored in the added time’s final kick for the USA, extending the advantage to three in the game’s last play.
Obviously, that Paraguay goal has little bearing on the final result. But it could have a significant impact on the Paraguayans’ goal differential at the end of the group stage.
USA makes history in opening World Cup 2026 game
For the first time in team history, the United States scored four goals in a FIFA World Cup match. They defeated Paraguay 4-1 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
The USA claimed their most dominant and prolific victory in World Cup history. The powerful attacking display took place in front of a 70,492-strong home crowd at Los Angeles Stadium.
Folarin Balogun, a striker, scored twice. He did so in the 31st minute and during first-half stoppage time, becoming the first American to score more than one goal in the World Cup since 1930.
It was a record-breaking win for the host nation as they displayed their emphatic attack in the game. They barely allowed Paraguay time on the ball.
Which players scored the goals for the USA win?
Folrain Balgoun scored a brace, and Giovanni Reyna added the fourth goal. Meanwhile, Damian Bobadilla scored an own goal.
When is their next World Cup game?
It’s on 20th June, 12:30 am IST.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.