United States Opens World Cup with Win Against Paraguay

United States emerged victorious over Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium in their first fixture of World Cup. The game concluded with a 4-1 scoreline, after 3-0 in the first half.

In the seventh minute, United States made it 1-0 through an own-goal.

In the 31st minute Folarin Balogun increased the lead for United States with an assist by Christian Pulisic.

United States made it 3-0 after 45 minutes.

It took until the 73rd minute before Mauricio reduced the score Paraguay with an assist by Julio Enciso.

The 4-1 goal came in stoppage time when Giovanni Reyna netted for United States with an assist by Alex Freeman.

United States play Australia on 19 June and Türkiye on 26 June. Paraguay's next opponents are Türkiye on 20 June and Australia on 26 June.