Christian Pulisic becomes the United States’ all-time leading assist provider in World Cup matches as the USMNT defeats Paraguay 4-1 in its opening Group D game. Multiple reports say Pulisic records his third World Cup assist, moving past Cristiano Ronaldo’s career World Cup assist total. In the same match, Folarin Balogun scores twice to help set the tone for a dominant US performance.
Both outlets describe the win as decisive, with the United States taking control early and finishing with four goals in front of a home crowd. One report notes Pulisic is substituted at halftime on precaution after a calf concern, while still emphasizing that his early involvement helps shape the match. Overall, the sources agree that Pulisic’s assist totals reach a new milestone during the tournament opener, and that the USMNT’s victory comes with multiple scorers and a clear margin over Paraguay.
