FIFA World Cup 2026 · Group D
FIFA World Cup 2026 · Group D
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4 – 1
FULL TIME
USA vs Paraguay
SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles
4
Goals
2
Balogun
3
1st Half
#1
Group D
The United States opened their home FIFA World Cup campaign with an emphatic 4-1 victory over Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles — delivering a statement performance that sent a clear message to the rest of Group D and beyond.
⚽ Goal Timeline
7'
Own Goal (Paraguay)
Early pressure from the USMNT forced a Paraguay defender into an own goal, giving the hosts the perfect start just seven minutes in.
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1H
Folarin Balogun — Goal No.1
Balogun got on the scoresheet to extend the lead, combining sharp movement and clinical finishing to beat the Paraguay keeper.
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1H
Folarin Balogun — Goal No.2 🔥
Balogun doubled his tally before halftime, becoming one of the first players to register a brace at the 2026 World Cup. The US led 3-0 at the break.
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2H
Paraguay Pull One Back
Paraguay managed a consolation goal in the second half, briefly raising hopes of a comeback — but the US defense held firm and refused to let the momentum shift.
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90+
Giovanni Reyna — Stunning Stoppage-Time Finish ✨
Reyna put the icing on the cake deep into stoppage time with a spectacular outside-of-the-foot finish — the moment of the match, and arguably of the tournament so far.
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📌 Key Moments — Watch Now
📊 Why This Win Matters
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First Home World Cup Win Since 1994 — 32 Years in the Making
The US hadn't won a match on home soil at the World Cup since the 1994 tournament. Tonight, that drought ended in emphatic fashion.
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First Meeting with Paraguay Since the Inaugural 1930 World Cup
A 96-year wait for a World Cup rematch between these two nations — and the US made sure it was worth it.
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Pochettino's Perfect World Cup Debut as USMNT Manager
Mauricio Pochettino couldn't have asked for a better start to his first World Cup campaign at the helm of the United States.
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Balogun Among First Players to Score a Brace at the Tournament
Two goals in a single World Cup match is a milestone — Balogun's name is now in the record books for 2026.
🗂️ Group D Standings
| # | Team | P | W | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇺🇸 United States | 1 | 1 | +3 | 3 |
| 4 | 🇵🇾 Paraguay | 1 | 0 | -3 | 0 |
From an early own goal to Balogun's clinical brace and Reyna's breathtaking finish —
the United States delivered a World Cup performance for the ages on home soil.
This isn't a dark horse. This is a contender.
the United States delivered a World Cup performance for the ages on home soil.
This isn't a dark horse. This is a contender.
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