US earns historic win in World Cup opener after beatdown of Paraguay as the legend of Folarin Balogun is born
Folarin Balogun becomes the first American player since 1930 to score multiple goals in a World Cup game as Team USA beats Paraguay 4-1 at home.
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The World Cup US earns historic win in World Cup opener after beatdown of Paraguay as the legend of Folarin Balogun is born The 24-year-old Arsenal academy product scored twice as the USMNT beat Paraguay 4-1 in Inglewood, California By Jackson Thompson Fox News Published June 12, 2026 11:25pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Jameis Winston is HYPED and brings the Ws during USA vs. Paraguay 🇺🇸 | FIFA World Cup NOW FOX Sports Soccer Correspondent Jameis Winston brings ALL the energy during USA. vs. Paraguay. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! History was made as the U.S. dropped a 4-bomb on Paraguay.
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