The United States begins its World Cup 2026 campaign on home soil with a 4-1 victory over Paraguay in a Group D opener at SoFi Stadium. Multiple outlets report that the match features an early breakthrough from the hosts, with a seventh-minute goal helping set the tone for the game. The US then builds momentum and scores four times overall, including two goals from Folarin Balogun, according to NDTV. The Independent and Yahoo Sports describe the performance as dominant and highlight the tactical approach under Mauricio Pochettino, noting the influence of key attackers such as Christian Pulisic and Balogun. Times of India adds context on how the early goal becomes one of the fastest ever scored by a host nation in an opening match, and states that the team surpasses its total goal tally from the 2022 tournament in a single game. Yahoo also emphasizes that the USMNT scores four World Cup goals for the first time, setting a competition record. Together, the reports portray a historic, record-setting opening night for the hosts as they leave Paraguay with a four-goal deficit.
USMNT opens World Cup in style with 4-1 win over Paraguay at SoFi Stadium
The United States begins its World Cup 2026 campaign on home soil with a 4-1 victory over Paraguay in a Group D opener at SoFi Stadium. Multiple outlets report that the match features an early breakth...
- The United States defeats Paraguay 4-1 in its World Cup 2026 Group D opener at SoFi Stadium.
- An early goal in the seventh minute gives the US a fast start in the match.
- Folarin Balogun scores two goals for the United States.
- Outlets report the USMNT sets World Cup records for scoring four goals in a match and for a host-nation opening goal timing.
- The US is described as winning decisively under Mauricio Pochettino’s attacking approach, with players including Christian Pulisic and Balogun highlighted.
The #USMNT got off to the perfect start as World Cup Hosts, dismantling a highly-fancied Paraguay side 4-1 in their opening game. But how? Adam Clery looks at Mauricio Pochettino's tactics, and how he uses players like Christian Pulisic and Folarin Balogun, to explain.
6 days agoUSA's FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign got off to a historic start as the hosts' early breakthrough against Paraguay became the third-fastest goal ever scored by a host nation in its opening World Cup match. The seventh-minute strike helped launch a dominant 4-1 victory, with Mauricio Pochettino's side also showcasing their attacking evolution by surpassing their entire goal tally from the 2022 tournament in a single game.
1 week agoFour goals. A record World Cup win. Folarin Balogun with two. The USMNT opened their home World Cup in front of 70,000 at SoFi Stadium and left nobody in any doubt about what this team is capable of.
1 week agoThe United States made history at SoFi Stadium by scoring four goals in a World Cup match for the first time, dismantling Paraguay 4-1 in its Group D opener. This was the kind of opening night the USMNT needed at a home World Cup.
1 week agoThe United States men’s national team made a record-setting start to their 2026 World Cup opener against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium. A host nation’s first game always carries extra pressure, especially when the crowd is waiting for an early sign that the occasion will not swallow the team.
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