INGLEWOOD, Calif. (Interstat) — The United States opened its World Cup campaign with a 4-1 victory over Paraguay on Friday, June 12, 2026, at SoFi Stadium.

Folarin Balogun scored twice, netting in the 31st and 45th-plus-5 minutes, the latter just before halftime. Damián Bobadilla had given Paraguay an early lead with a right-footed goal in the seventh minute. Mauricio Magalhães equalized in the 73rd minute, and Gio Reyna sealed the win with a right-footed strike in the 90th-plus-8 minute.

Tyler Adams and Júnior Alonso each recorded an assist, while Juan Cáceres, Miguel Almirón, Diego Gómez and Álex Arce also chipped in assists. Six yellow cards were issued: Cáceres in the ninth minute, Almirón in the 53rd, Adams in the 59th, Gómez in the 79th, Arce in the 88th and Alonso in the 90th-plus-3.

The United States improved to 1-0 in competition play, while Paraguay fell to 0-1. Both records mirrored their overall season marks.