Match summary: USA vs. Paraguay | Group Stage - FIFA World Cup 2026™

The United States, the host nation, secured a well-deserved 4-1 victory over Paraguay in their opening Group D match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup™ early Saturday morning. Folarin Balogun scored twice (31st and 45+5 minutes), Paraguay's Damian Bobadilla scored an own goal (7th minute), and substitute Giovanni Reyna added a fourth in stoppage time (90+8 minutes). Paraguay's lone goal came from substitute Mauricio (73rd minute). In the next round, the United States will face Australia, while Paraguay will play Turkey.