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US opens its home World Cup with a dynamic 4-1 victory over Paraguay, sparked by Balogun’s 2 goals
- Folarin Balogun sparked the Americans to a 4-1 victory over Paraguay in their first home World Cup in 32 years, playing before 70,492 fans in Los Angeles.
- New coach Mauricio Pochettino implemented a creative system, transforming an American squad that scored only three goals combined at the Qatar World Cup four years ago.
- After an early own goal by Paraguay midfielder Damian Bobadilla opened the scoring, Balogun scored in the 31st minute and again at halftime, helping the Americans establish a 3-0 lead.
- Paraguay's Mauricio pulled a goal back in the 73rd minute, but Giovanni Reyna sealed the result with a stoppage-time goal, giving the Americans four goals in a World Cup match for the first time.
- The Americans face Australia on June 19 in Seattle, while Paraguay travels to San Francisco to play Turkey in their next Group D matches.
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Leaning Left79Leaning Right55Center157Last UpdatedBias Distribution54% Center
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54% Center
L 27%
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R 19%
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