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Mauricio Pochettino kicked off his U.S. tenure with a dominant 4-1 World Cup opener against Paraguay, featuring Balogun's two goals and Reyna's late strike, signaling a dream start on home soil and sparking optimism about the team’s identity under his leadership, even as preparation remains essential for the group stage.
The U.S. men’s national team opened the 2026 World Cup with a 4-1 win over Paraguay at SoFi Stadium, delivering a near-perfect performance that signaled a new era under Mauricio Pochettino. Balogun scored twice, McKennie and Pulisic (who left halftime with a calf injury) contributed, and Chris Richards delivered an 83-for-83 passing display as the crowd of 70,492 fed off the energy. It’s a historic, adrenaline-filled night for American fans and players, though the coach cautions that it’s just one game in a long tournament.
Folarin Balogun scored twice in his World Cup debut for the United States, helping the U.S. in Group D against Paraguay in Inglewood and highlighting the England/Nigeria‑eligible forward’s impact for the team.
The United States opened World Cup Group D with a dominant 4-1 win over Paraguay at SoFi Stadium, led by Christian Pulisic’s two assists and Folarin Balogun’s two goals in his World Cup debut. Balogun converted a Pulisic-fed penalty and then finished a Tillman through-ball to complete his brace, with Gio Reyna adding a stoppage-time fourth as the U.S. controlled the game from the first whistle and sent a strong message ahead of their next match against Australia.
The United States opened World Cup 2026 with a 4-1 win over Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, highlighted by a Paraguayan own goal, two strikes from Folarin Balogun, and a curler from Giovanni Reyna, in front of a crowd over 70,000 as fans celebrated a home tournament kickoff.
The USMNT delivered a emphatic 4-1 victory over Paraguay in Los Angeles, with Balogun scoring twice and Pulisic influential before halftime as the team showcased a flowing, attacking style that underscored its World Cup 2026 hosting momentum and a promising performance overall.
The United States open Group D in Los Angeles against Paraguay amid optimism, with Christian Pulisic expected to star and Folarin Balogun likely to lead the line in a predicted 4-2-3-1 setup. All eyes will be on goalkeeper choices between Matt Freese and Matt Turner, while Paraguay counters with a stout defense and potential injury concerns for young star Julio Enciso; veteran Miguel Almirón remains a key threat for the visitors.