[2026 Football Update] Full-Time: United States 4 – 1 Paraguay

USA 4-1 Paraguay

The host nation kicked off their campaign with an emphatic 4-1 victory over Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium.

  • 6th Minute (Goal): Early pressure forced an own goal from Paraguay’s Damián Bobadilla.

  • 30th & 45+4 Minutes (Goals): Folarin Balogun netted a superb first-half brace to put the hosts firmly in control.

  • 72nd Minute (Goal): Paraguay pulled one back through a clinical finish by substitute Maurício.

  • 90+7 Minute (Goal): Giovanni Reyna sealed the dynamic victory deep into second-half stoppage time.

Group D Impact

The United States claims all 3 points to sit at the top of Group D, while Paraguay starts the tournament with a tough road ahead.