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Balogun scores twice as US beats Paraguay 4-1 in World Cup

Published 19 June 2026

Folarin Balogun scored two goals to lead the United States to a 4-1 victory over Paraguay in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Friday, June 12, 2026, in Los Angeles. The 24-year-old striker’s performance made him the first U.S.

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