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June 13, 2026
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USA beat Paraguay 4-1 in dream start for World Cup co-hosts

USA beat Paraguay 4-1 in dream start for World Cup co-hosts

The United States could scarcely have scripted a better start to their World Cup as a Folarin Balogun brace and Gio Reyna curler fired the co-hosts to a 4-1 drubbing of Paraguay..

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The United States kicked off their World Cup campaign with a dominant 4-1 victory over Paraguay in Los Angeles.

  • Folarin Balogun scored a brace, securing a resounding win for the co-hosts.
  • The US national team, co-hosting with Mexico and Canada, displayed overwhelming dominance from the start.
  • Notable attendees included Tom Cruise, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Paris Hilton.

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USA Defeats Paraguay 4-1 in World Cup Opener - June 2026

The United States kicked off their 2026 World Cup campaign with a dominant 4-1 victory over Paraguay in Los Angeles. Meanwhile, co-hosts Canada secured their first point of the tournament with a dramatic 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina at Toronto Stadium on June 12, 2026. The 2026 FIFA World Cup also began with the opening Group B match between Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina at Toronto Stadium.

Canada held 1-1 by Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto
Canada held 1-1 by Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto

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World Cup LIVE blog: Canada 0-0 Bosnia Herzegovina
World Cup LIVE blog: Canada 0-0 Bosnia Herzegovina

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