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U.S. Beats Paraguay 4-1, Balogun Brace Leads

6/15/2026

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The United States beat Paraguay 4-1 at Los Angeles Stadium in the World Cup group stage.
Folarin Balogun, who committed to the United States on May 16, 2023, scored a first-half brace.
Gio Reyna scored as a substitute, validating Mauricio Pochettino’s controversial selection.
Chris Richards set a World Cup record with 83 passes completed at 100 % accuracy.
The United States will meet Australia on June 19, 2026, after the group-stage win.

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The United States beat Paraguay 4-1 at Los Angeles Stadium in the World Cup group stage.
Folarin Balogun, who committed to the United States on May 16, 2023, scored a first-half brace.
Gio Reyna scored as a substitute, validating Mauricio Pochettino’s controversial selection.
Chris Richards set a World Cup record with 83 passes completed at 100 % accuracy.
The United States will meet Australia on June 19, 2026, after the group-stage win.