United States 4-1 Paraguay: Balogun stars as Pochettino's men produce statement win
It was the perfect start to the 2026 World Cup for the United States, as they cruised to victory against Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium.
Momentum & Key Stats
Match Events
- Damián Bobadilla7'⚽1-0
- 9'🟨Juan Cáceres
- Folarin Balogunassist by Christian Pulisic31'⚽2-0
- Folarin Balogunassist by Malik Tillman45+5'⚽3-0
- 46'🔁Mauriciosub for Damián Bobadilla
- Sebastian Berhaltersub for Christian Pulisic46'🔁
- Tim Ream50'📺
- 53'🟨Miguel Almirón
- Tyler Adams59'🟨
- 62'🔁Álex Arcesub for Antonio Sanabria
- Ricardo Pepisub for Folarin Balogun72'🔁
- Timothy Weahsub for Sergiño Dest72'🔁
- 73'⚽3-1Mauricioassist by Julio Enciso
- 79'🔁Ramón Sosasub for Miguel Almirón
- 79'🔁Gustavo Velázquezsub for Juan Cáceres
- 79'🔁Alejandro Romerosub for Diego Gómez
- 79'🟨Diego Gómez
- Giovanni Reynasub for Malik Tillman82'🔁
- 88'🟨Álex Arce
- 90+3'🟨Júnior Alonso
- Giovanni Reynaassist by Alex Freeman90+8'⚽4-1
Lineups
Bench
About the Match
Live Scores & Analysis: USA vs Paraguay
An exciting encounter awaits as USA goes head-to-head with Paraguay under the auspices of World Cup Grp. F - 1. Hosted at Los Angeles Stadium (Inglewood, California), this fixture kicks off on Sat, Jun 13, 2026 at 01:00 UTC. Domestically and internationally, this game promises intense rivalry and spectacular football. Follow every minute, substitution, and goal live on FotLive.
Head-to-Head Record & Form Analysis
Historical data shows that in their last 1 head-to-head encounters, USA secured 1 win(s), while Paraguay claimed victory in 0 match(es), and 0 draw(s) were recorded. Both clubs enter this match seeking maximum points to fuel their campaign goals. Reviewing recent form is key for pre-match predictions, and FotLive makes it easy to compare team performance, recent goal tallies, and defensive resilience ahead of kickoff.
Starting Lineups & Tactical Formations
USA is expected to deploy a 4-1-2-3 formation, with key players including Matt Freese, Alex Freeman, Chris Richards, Tim Ream, Antonee Robinson, Tyler Adams, Weston McKennie, Malik Tillman, Sergiño Dest, Folarin Balogun, Christian Pulisic spearheading the attack. On the other side, Paraguay will counter with a 4-4-2 lineup, featuring stars such as Orlando Gill, Juan Cáceres, Gustavo Gómez, Omar Alderete, Júnior Alonso, Diego Gómez, Andrés Cubas, Damián Bobadilla, Miguel Almirón, Julio Enciso, Antonio Sanabria. The tactical battle in midfield will likely dictate the tempo and outcome of this match.
Match Summary & Post-Game Analysis
The match concluded with a final score of 4 - 1, resulting in a USA victory. Key goals were registered by Damián Bobadilla (7'), Folarin Balogun (31'), Folarin Balogun (45'). The match delivered high drama and outstanding individual performances. For a deeper tactical analysis, check the statistics tab to see detailed analytics on possession, shots on target, passes completed, and individual player ratings.
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