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A flurry of goals and convincing wins are raising US World Cup hopes ... AP Sports Facebook X Pinterest WhatsApp The early results are in: This U.S men’s national team is for real in this World Cup . With a quick and creative offensive attack producing goals in front of stadium-shaking home crowds, the Americans have already won their group and booked their place in the knockout round. A final group stage match against Turkey in Los Angeles awaits before the pressure ramps up again. The question now is just how far can they go? The optimism and expectations of a deep run in the tournament are rising quickly. The American players seem eager to embrace what might have seemed inconceivable for a big nation with a relatively shallow pedigree in international soccer. “I don’t think it’s ridiculous to say that we want to win it,” U.S. defender Chris Richards said after Friday’s 2-0 win over Australia. “We want to lift a trophy by the end of this.” Few would have predicted this kind of quick success, said striker Folarin Balogun, who scored twice in the opener against Paraguay . “You know, (if) someone said before the tournament ‘Two games and you’re through to the knockouts,’ I think we…

Balogun leads USMNT rout of Paraguay in dream World Cup start INGLEWOOD, Calif. -- TheUnited States' World Cup opener was a magical Hollywood party except for one prominent question. First, the unquestionably good: With a relentless attack, ruthless finishing and an opening half to rival the best 45 minutes in U.S. men's national team history, the Americans ripped throughParaguay4-1to start this home tournament in the sweetest of styles Friday. It was all the U.S. could have wanted. The three-goal margin of victory was the United States' largest at a World Cup since a pair of 3-0 wins in the inaugural tournament in 1930. But now the curious:Christian Pulisic, the star midfielder, was substituted at halftime after delivering a world-class performance. He told reporters afterward that he was taken off as a precaution after getting a kick to his left calf, adding that he's "really hoping that it's nothing." -Pulisic subbed off at halftime with USMNT rolling-USMNT rolls past Paraguay -- as it happened It was, in many ways, the only thing that went sideways for the U.S. The 70,492 fans at SoFi Stadium -- very few of whom were cheering for Paraguay -- celebrated from nearly the ope…

US thrash Paraguay in LA to launch home FIFA World Cup in style <p>The United States opened their World Cup campaign with a 4-1 win over Paraguay on Friday, powered by a first-half double from striker Folarin Balogun, but the victory was tempered by concern over the fitness of Christian Pulisic.</p> <p>The emphatic Group D win marked a dream start for the co-hosts, whose four goals were their most ever in a World Cup match. Balogun became the first US player to score twice in a World Cup game since the 1930 tournament.</p> <p>“Amazing result,” US captain Tim Ream said.</p> <p>“It’s exactly the way we wanted to start the tournament.”</p> <figure class='media w-full w-full media-- media--embed ' data-original-src='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWRUa7_yGQ4'> <div class='media__item media__item--youtube '><iframe src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/cWRUa7_yGQ4?enablejsapi=1&controls=1&modestbranding=1&rel=0' loading='lazy' allowfullscreen='' frameborder='0' scrolling='no' width='100%' height='100%'></iframe></div> </figure> <p>The US broke through Paraguay’s vaunted defence in the seventh minute when Pulisic deftly split two players and found Weston Mc…

USA Secure Record-Breaking World Cup Victory - Khaborwala Khaborwala Online Desk Published: 13th June 2026, 4:02 AM The United States initiated their co-hosting of the FIFA World Cup with a decisive 4-1 victory over Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in California. Clad in their traditional red and white colours, the host nation satisfied the home support in Los Angeles, playing before an official attendance of 70,492. The emphatic performance marked the tournament’s return to American soil for the first time since 1994, with the national team setting a new benchmark by registering their largest-ever margin of victory in a World Cup fixture. Influenced by the creative strategies of newly appointed manager Mauricio Pochettino, the United States demonstrated a stark tactical evolution. The four goals converted during the match exceeded the team’s entire scoring output from the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, where they managed a total of three goals across four fixtures. Prior to this match, the United States had never scored more than three goals in a single World Cup tie. The host nation executed an aggressive attacking system from the opening whistle, securing a 3-0 advantage by the interval.…

United States 4-1 Paraguay: Balogun shines with brace as the host seals ... Balogun’s outstanding performance and Reyna's late-time score help the U.S. secure huge victory. Here is the match report. 2026 World Cup 4 - 1 Match Report Folarin Balogun was the star of the show for the United States as his brace helped secure a 4-1 win over Paraguay in their first game of the 2026 World Cup. Co-hosts United States were ahead after just seven minutes as Damian Bobadilla turned into his own net from Weston McKennie's cutback, though it was a well-earned goal, with Christian Pulisic bursting between two players in the build-up. Mauricio Pochettino's side thought they were 2-0 up shortly before the half-hour mark, but Balogun's finish was ruled out for an offside against Pulisic moments earlier. Balogun's disappointment did not last long, however, as he fired into the bottom-right corner from Pulisic's deflected pass in the 31st minute, after the latter was set free down the left wing by Antonee Robinson. It was a relentless first half from the United States, who saw Chris Richards head narrowly wide of the right post from Malik Tillman's corner and the Bayer Leverkusen midfielder then sho…

United States opens World Cup play with record-breaking performance, rout of Paraguay https://www.europesays.com/us/863815/ INGLEWOOD — Paraguay national coach Gustavo Alfaro ascribed his team’s recovery from a dreadful start in South American…#us #news #usnews

Flurry of goals, convincing wins raise U.S. World Cup hopes and ... The early results are in: This U.S men’s national team is for real in this World Cup. With a quick and creative offensive attack producing goals in front of stadium-shaking home crowds, the Americans have already won their group and booked their place in the knockout round. A final group stage match against Turkey in Los Angeles awaits before the pressure ramps up again. The question now is just how far can they go? The optimism and expectations of a deep run in the tournament are rising quickly. The American players seem eager to embrace what might have seemed inconceivable for a big nation with a relatively shallow pedigree in international soccer. “I don’t think it’s ridiculous to say that we want to win it,” U.S. defender Chris Richards said after Friday’s 2-0 win over Australia. “We want to lift a trophy by the end of this.” Few would have predicted this kind of quick success, said striker Folarin Balogun, who scored twice in the opener against Paraguay. “You know, (if) someone said before the tournament ‘Two games and you’re through to the knockouts,’ I think we all would have took it,” Balogun said. “…

70 seconds, 26 passes and an iconic World Cup moment for the US and ... United States’ Giovanni Reyna, right, reacts after scoring his team’s fourth goal during the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Paraguay in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill is airborne as he fails to stop a goal from United States’ Giovanni Reyna during the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Paraguay in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill is airborne as he fails to stop a goal from United States’ Giovanni Reyna during the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Paraguay in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Spectators react following the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Paraguay in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino gestures during the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States a…

Americans Abroad: Folarin Balogun can't be stopped while Christian ... DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF THE WORLD CUP Your all-access pass to scores, live updates, and insights Explore Getty/GOAL Ryan Tolmich Mar 15, 2026 19:43-04:00 Analysis USA FEATURES F. Balogun C. Pulisic B. Aaronson C. Richards J. Scally GOAL reviews the major takeaways from Americans playing in Europe, including another goal from the star No. 9. The U.S. men’s national team’s March squad is set to be announced this week. That means time is running out. If players wanted to impress Mauricio Pochettino and his staff, this was the last weekend to do it. The roster is almost certainly close to finalized, but this was one final chance to give the coach something to think about. The weekend’s standout is someone who has been making his case for weeks: Folarin Balogun. The Monaco striker has scored goal after goal in recent weeks, and that continued in his latest match. He found the back of the net again in another win. There are several in-form players in the USMNT pool, but few can match Balogun’s level right now. Some other key players also delivered strong performances. Joe Scally recorded a big assist for Borussia Mönc…

World Cup 2026: USA 4-1 Paraguay - Ex-Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun ... Match report as former Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun nets twice as the USA record their joint biggest-ever World Cup win by thrashing under-par Paraguay 4-1 in Los Angeles; Damian Bobadilla own goal and Giovanni Reyna add to sparkling victory for hosts Football Journalist@Ronnabe Saturday 13 June 2026 13:43, UK Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player The USA kicked off their World Cup on home soil with their joint best-ever victory in the tournament's history, as a sizzling performance saw them thrash Paraguay 4-1 in Los Angeles. Any weight of expectation on the shoulders of Mauricio Pochettino's men was swiftly brushed aside as they led from the seventh minute in front of a sell-out crowd, with ex-Chelsea winger Christian Pulisic pulling the strings. His influence forced the opener, turned into his own net by Damian Bobadilla, before he was withdrawn at half-time as a precaution. He ended up usurped by former Arsenal forward Folarin Balogun, whose first-half double put the hosts out of sight before the interval as a performance filled with Pochettino-esque rotations and intensit…

Goals: U.S. makes emphatic arrival at Women's World Cup with record ... By ANNE M. PETERSON The Associated Press REIMS, France — Alex Morgan tied a World Cup record with five goals as the defending champion U.S. national team opened the Women’s World Cup with a record-breaking 13-0 rout of Thailand on Tuesday night. Samantha Mewis and Rose Lavelle each added a pair of goals for the United States, which broke the record for goals and margin of victory in a World Cup game. Lindsey Horan, Reign FC’s Megan Rapinoe, Mallory Pugh and Carli Lloyd also scored. The previous record margin was German’s 11-0 victory over Argentina in 2007. Morgan tied former Shorecrest High All-American Michelle Akers’ record for World Cup goals, set in the quarterfinals against Chinese Taipei in 1991. “We really just came into the game really wanting to showcase ourselves,” Morgan said. “Every goal matters in this tournament and that’s what we were working on.” Related She was America's first women's soccer star. Now, Michelle Akers has gone from goals to foals. Asked repeatedly about the lopsided score, U.S. coach Jill Ellis wondered if a 10-0 victory in a men’s World Cup would elicit the same questions. “G…

70 seconds, 26 passes and an iconic World Cup moment for the US and ... Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save It might go down as one of the iconic moments of the 2026 World Cup . It will certainly take something special to eclipse it as the goal of the tournament, even only three days in. Deep into added time at Los Angeles Stadium and with virtually the last kick of the game, Gio Reyna capped a spectacular 4-1 win for the United States against Paraguay on Friday with an exquisite finish to a wonderful team move. This was Pochettino-ball at its finest. “This might be one of the best back-to-front team goals this country and this team has ever put together," Fox TV analyst Stu Holden said. It might've been even better than that. Done in 70 seconds With the clock on 96 minutes and 10 seconds, the U.S. just had to see out time and ensure a Paraguay team that had already pulled one goal back in the second half didn't spark a late rally. Over the course of the next 70 seconds, Mauricio Pochettino's team put together a 26-pass move from left to right, through defense and attack and left Paraguay's players chasing shadows. N…

Haiti and Türkiye eliminated, US through to knockouts Team USA made it through to the knockout rounds thanks to their 2-0 win against Australia. Morocco quickly got a first goal past Scotland, as did Paraguay against Türkiye. Paraguay's Matias Glaraza scored 64 seconds in, a new 2026 World Cup record. Brazil finally got their first win of the tournament and powered three past Haiti in the first half. Tunisia is set to face off against Japan, in what is the 1000s World Cup game ever.

FIFA World Cup: Pulisic overtakes Ronaldo in assists as USA rout Paraguay Christian Pulisic became the United States' all-time World Cup assist leader, surpassing Cristiano Ronaldo with his third career assist during a dominant 4-1 victory over Paraguay. Despite a precautionary halftime substitution due to a calf issue, Pulisic's early contributions set the tone for a historic performance by the USMNT on home soil.

U.S. opens its home World Cup with dynamic victory over Paraguay <p>INGLEWOOD, Calif. &#8212; Folarin Balogun scored twice in the Americans&#8217; historic three-goal first half, and the U.S. opened its first home World Cup in 32 years with its biggest win in the tournament, a dynamic 4-1 victory over Paraguay on Friday night.</p>

Balogun fires USA to big win, makes history - Score Nigeria Balogun scores twice for USA Folarin Balogun powered coach Mauricio Pochettino’s men to a strong performance as they pummeled Paraguay 4-1 in Los Angeles. Balogun is now only the second American player to score more than a goal in a World Cup game. The first was Bert Patenaude, who scored a hat-trick against…Paraguay in the 1930 World Cup. “I am delighted with our victory. This is my first World Cup appearance and getting two goals is a great feeling,” celebrated the official Man of the Match. The World Cup co-hosts overwhelmed the South Americans in the early stages with three first-half goals. US put their opponents under pressure from the start and took an early lead when Damien Bobadilla put the ball into his own net. AS Monaco hitman Balogun scored in the 31st minute to make it 2-0 for the home team. He then added a third with a powerful strike to the top of the corner with his left foot. Paraguay pulled a goal back in the 73rd minute through Mauricio, before Gio Reyna sealed the victory with a superb goal after coming on as a late sub. We bring you the best in Football reporting.MUSA YAHAYA ENEJI - Account…

USMNT triumphs 4-1 over Paraguay in World Cup opener as Balogun ... Get Recruited Faster with a Player Profile on SoccerWire.com LOS ANGELES– In its highly-anticipated group stage opener at FIFA World Cup 2026, the U.S. Men’s National Team started the tournament with a 4-1 victory in front of 70,492 spirited fans at Los Angeles Stadium. Striker Folarin Balogun scored his first World Cup goals, a brace in the first half, and midfielder Gio Reyna iced the match in the dying moments, as the USA collected three points in its first action of the world’s greatest sporting competition. The seventh-largest crowd to ever watch the USMNT in a World Cup match, and largest since 1994, witnessed a special performance as the USMNT scored the most goals in program history for a FIFA World Cup match. With the three points, the U.S. sits atop the table in Group D for the moment. The other two nations in the group, Australia and Türkiye, have not played yet and will face each other on Saturday, June 13 at BC Place Vancouver. U.S. head coach Mauricio Pochettino made one change to the starting XI from the final send-off match against Germany in Chicago on June 6. Center back Chris Richards retur…

USA score four goals for first time in FIFA World Cup - Khel Now FIFA World Cup (Courtesy :Getty Images) On Friday night, the United States men’s national team (USA/USMNT) opened their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with three goals in the first half. The United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) defeated Paraguay 4-1, their first World Cup victory in 24 years against them. The United States took the lead in the seventh minute thanks to an own goal. Striker Folarin Balogun scored twice, including the final kick of the first half, to give the Americans a comfortable lead in one of their most dominant displays ever. Paraguay managed to claw one back in the second half before Gio Reyna scored in the added time’s final kick for the USA, extending the advantage to three in the game’s last play. Obviously, that Paraguay goal has little bearing on the final result. But it could have a significant impact on the Paraguayans’ goal differential at the end of the group stage. For the first time in team history, theUnited Statesscored four goals in aFIFA World Cupmatch. They defeated Paraguay 4-1 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. The USA claimed their most dominant and prolific victory in …

World Cup Debrief - Day 2: Team USA dominate Paraguay, Canada earn one point World Cup Debrief - Day 2: Two more hosts launched their World Cup campaigns. Canada earn their first World Cup point following their 1-1 draw against Bosnia Herzegovina. Meanwhile, team USA powered past Paraguay, scoring more goals in one game, than they did total in Qatar in 2022. They won 4-1 in front of delighted home crowds, and soar to the top of group D.

US opens its home World Cup with a dynamic 4-1 victory over Paraguay Folarin Balogun scored twice in the Americans’ historic three-goal first half, and the US opened its first home in 32 years with its biggest win in the tournament, a dynamic 4-1 victory over Paraguay on Friday night.Christian Pulisic had an assist in a stellar first-half playmaking performance for the Americans, who enthralled their Southern California fans with an aggressive attack while streaking to a 3-0 halftime lead — the team’s largest in any World Cup game.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.Gio Reyna ripped another goal in the dying moments of second-half injury time, giving the Americans four goals in a World Cup match for the first time.The US scored only three goals combined in its four matches at the Qatar World Cup four years ago, and it had never scored more than three in a World Cup match. But the Americans were a team transformed while playing in new coach Mauricio Pochettino’s more creative system in front of a passionate,

USA vs Paraguay: USMNT ends 20-year wait with historic World Cup opener USA's FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign got off to a historic start as the hosts' early breakthrough against Paraguay became the third-fastest goal ever scored by a host nation in its opening World Cup match. The seventh-minute strike helped launch a dominant 4-1 victory, with Mauricio Pochettino's side also showcasing their attacking evolution by surpassing their entire goal tally from the 2022 tournament in a single game.

A flurry of goals and convincing wins are raising US World Cup hopes ... Chicago soccer fans enjoy 2026 FIFA World Cup games at Recess The World Cup is underway and Chicagoans can feel the excitement! Joanie Lum is live at Recess with more. The early results are in: This U.S men's national team is for real in this World Cup . With a quick and creative offensive attack producing goals in front of stadium-shaking home crowds, the Americans have already won their group and booked their place in the knockout round. A final group stage match against Turkey in Los Angeles awaits before the pressure ramps up again. The question now is just how far can they go? The optimism and expectations of a deep run in the tournament are rising quickly. The American players seem eager to embrace what might have seemed inconceivable for a big nation with a relatively shallow pedigree in international soccer. "I don’t think it’s ridiculous to say that we want to win it," U.S. defender Chris Richards said after Friday's 2-0 win over Australia. "We want to lift a trophy by the end of this." Few would have predicted this kind of quick success, said striker Folarin Balogun, who scored twice in the opener a…

Flurry of goals and convincing wins are raising US World Cup hopes and ... United States’ Joe Scally (23) and Alex Freeman (16) react after the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren) By Jim Vertuno | Associated Press PUBLISHED: June 20, 2026 at 2:15 PM CDT Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The early results are in: This U.S men’s national team is for real in this World Cup . With a quick and creative offensive attack producing goals in front of stadium-shaking home crowds, the Americans have already won their group and booked their place in the knockout round. A final group stage match against Turkey on Thursday in Los Angeles awaits before the pressure ramps up again. The question now is just how far can they go? The optimism and expectations of a deep tournament run are rising quickly. Scotland fans have descended on Boston for the World Cup, and bars are struggling to keep up The American players seem eager to embrace what might have seemed inconceivable for a big nation with a relatively shallow pedigree in international soccer. “I don’t think it’s ridiculous to say that we wan…

70 seconds, 26 passes and an iconic World Cup moment for the US and Gio ... It might go down as one of the iconic moments of the 2026World Cup. It will certainly take something special to eclipse it as the goal of the tournament, even only three days in. Deep into added time at Los Angeles Stadium and with virtually the last kick of the game,Gio Reynacapped a spectacular 4-1 win for the United States against Paraguay on Friday with an exquisite finish to a wonderful team move. This was Pochettino-ball at its finest. “This might be one of the best back-to-front team goals this country and this team has ever put together," Fox TV analystStu Holdensaid. It might've been even better than that. With the clock on 96 minutes and 10 seconds, the U.S. just had to see out time and ensure a Paraguay team that had already pulled one goal back in the second half didn't spark a late rally. Over the course of the next 70 seconds, Mauricio Pochettino's team put together a 26-pass move from left to right, through defense and attack and left Paraguay's players chasing shadows. Not one Paraguayan got a foot on the ball. Then it was over to Reyna, who went on for a cameo as an 82nd-minute subs…

USMNT's Big Win Sparks Viral World Cup Moments Back to News Share Save U.S. Shines in 4-1 World Cup Win Over Paraguay, Balogun and Pulisic Lead the Charge The United States roared into the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a commanding 4-1 victory against Paraguay, setting an electric tone for the tournament they are co-hosting. Folarin Balogun emerged as the star of the match, netting two goals, while Christian Pulisic orchestrated the attack with two critical assists that left fans thrilled and expectations soaring. The matchup, held at a packed stadium teeming with a vibrant mix of anticipation and patriotism, was more than just a football game. It was a resounding declaration by Team USA setting their ambitions high in this year's competition. Balogun and Pulisic: A Dynamic Duo Folarin Balogun wasted no time in establishing his presence on the world stage, scoring twice and showcasing a lethal attacking prowess that became the cornerstone of the U.S. offensive strategy. His chemistry with Christian Pulisic was palpable, as Pulisic continually found and fed Balogun in key positions, setting up both of his goals with precision passes. "Balogun was phenomenal today," said Gregg Berhalter,…