Balogun brace powers USA past Paraguay in 2026 World Cup opener
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- Folarin Balogun scored his second goal — and USA's third — before half-time in the Americans' opening game of the 2026 World Cup against Paraguay.
- USA took control early in their 2026 World Cup opener against Paraguay, with Balogun's brace fueling a dominant first-half display.
Why it matters: The USA's emphatic opening-day performance, highlighted by Balogun's brace, sets the tone for their 2026 World Cup campaign on home soil and signals their attacking intent from match one.
