Co-hosts begin their World Cup campaign with a decisive win over Paraguay in their opening match. Multiple reports describe a dominant performance that produces a comfortable margin as the home side takes control early and converts its chances. Former England Under-21 international Folarin Balogun is the standout for Mauricio Pochettino’s team, scoring twice in the match. The two goals drive the result and underline the co-hosts’ attacking threat throughout the game. While details such as the exact final score and timeline are not included in the provided excerpts, both sources agree on the key outcome: the co-hosts defeat Paraguay in their World Cup opener, with Balogun netting two goals. The reports present the win as a strong start for the tournament under Pochettino’s leadership.