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Balogun stars as United States thrash Paraguay in World Cup statement
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100% centerFirst reported by N12 · Jun 13, 2026
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What happened
The United States opened its home World Cup with a 4-1 rout of Paraguay, led by a Folarin Balogun brace. Balogun’s rise from Brooklyn to England and then Monaco has made him a breakout star for the U.S., which next faces Australia and Turkey.
- 01The United States beat Paraguay 4-1 in a dominant World Cup opener.
- 02Folarin Balogun scored twice and was named man of the match.
- 03The Americans led 3-0 at halftime and won by three goals for the first time since 1930.
- 04Christian Pulisic left after 45 minutes with a thigh knock.
- 05The U.S. next plays Australia and Turkey in group stage.
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OrganizationsUnited States national team, Paraguay national team, Arsenal, Monaco, ESPN, BBC, The New York Times
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