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U.S. Beats Paraguay 4-1, Balogun Nets Twice

6/13/2026

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Summary

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The United States men's national soccer team beat Paraguay 4–1 on June 12, 2026, earning three points and leading Group D.
Folarin Balogun scored twice, with Christian Pulisic assisting the first goal and Malik Tillman setting up the second.
Coach Mauricio Pochettino will lead the U.S. against Australia on June 19, 2026, at Lumen Field in Seattle, with Fox and Telemundo airing in the 48-team World Cup.

History

Historical Context

The United States first hosted the FIFA World Cup in 1994, becoming the inaugural Anglophone host and drawing a record 3,587,538 spectators across nine cities. That exposure spurred the creation of Major League Soccer and a lasting fan base, paving the way for Mauricio Pochettino’s 2026 side, which defeated Paraguay 4–1 on June 12.

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Story summary

The United States men's national soccer team beat Paraguay 4–1 on June 12, 2026, earning three points and leading Group D.
Folarin Balogun scored twice, with Christian Pulisic assisting the first goal and Malik Tillman setting up the second.
Coach Mauricio Pochettino will lead the U.S. against Australia on June 19, 2026, at Lumen Field in Seattle, with Fox and Telemundo airing in the 48-team World Cup.

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