Folarin Balogun scored a historic brace as the United States defeated Paraguay 4-1 in their opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Los Angeles. Christian Pulisic was instrumental in the win, creating the first goal and contributing to a dominant performance under new coach Mauricio Pochettino.
The United States, ranked 17th, faces Paraguay in their opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The US, with key players like Pulisic and McKennie, aims for a strong start despite defensive concerns, while Paraguay returns after a 16-year absence, relying on a disciplined defense but struggling for goals.
The United States, ranked 17th, faces Paraguay in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D opener. Despite an attacking lineup featuring Pulisic and McKennie, defensive concerns persist for the hosts. Paraguay, returning after 16 years, relies on a disciplined defense but lacks goals and will miss injured forward Julio Enciso.
The United States, ranked 17th, faces Paraguay in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D opener. Despite an attacking lineup, defensive concerns persist for the hosts, while Paraguay returns after 16 years but faces goal-scoring struggles and an injury to Julio Enciso.
