Enter search text:FIFA World Cup 2026: United States defeat Paraguay 4-1 in stellar openerAFPLast Updated: Jun 13, 2026, 08:37:00 AM ISTSynopsisThe United States launched their home World Cup in emphatic fashion Friday, defeating Paraguay 4-1 with a perfectly scripted opening performance to delight a star-studded home crowd in Los Angeles. France-based striker Folarin Balogun scored twice while relentless US pressure led to an early Paraguay own goal from Damian Bobadilla before Gio Reyna added a classy fourth with the last kick of the match. rcw/gjReutersFans gather at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Fan Festival at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California, U.S., June 12, 2026. The United States launched their home World Cup in emphatic fashion Friday, defeating Paraguay 4-1 with a perfectly scripted opening performance to delight a star-studded home crowd in Los Angeles.France-based striker Folarin Balogun scored twice while relentless US pressure led to an early Paraguay own goal from Damian Bobadilla before Gio Reyna added a classy fourth with the last kick of the match.Read More News on