United States Open World Cup 2026 With 4-1 Win Over Paraguay
The United States began the 2026 World Cup with an emphatic 4-1 victory over Paraguay on Friday night in Los Angeles. Playing in front of more than 70,000 fans at the new SoFi Stadium, the hosts looked in control from the start and delivered what the report described as a standout performance.
The scoring opened in the 7th minute with an own goal by Bobadilla. Balogun then struck twice, in the 31st minute and deep into first-half stoppage time, 45+5, to put the Americans firmly ahead. Substitute Reyna added a fourth in the 90+7 minute.
Paraguay managed only a late consolation through Mauricio in the 73rd minute. The result gave the tournament hosts a strong opening statement in a competition where the U.S. has often been viewed as an outsider against traditional soccer powers from Europe and South America.
The article also notes that the current team, led by new coach Mauricio Pochettino, is trying to show that the United States can be more than a minor force in the sport. For now, the opening win and the quality of the display suggest a team that looks stronger than ever.
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