USA hit Paraguay for four in dream start to their World Cup campaign
Summary
The United States soccer team won their opening World Cup match 4-1 against Paraguay in Los Angeles. The US took an early lead with an own goal and scored three more times, with key goals from Folarin Balogun and Gio Reyna, putting them in a strong position in Group D.Key Facts
- The US scored first seven minutes into the match due to an own goal by Paraguay.
- Folarin Balogun scored twice and Gio Reyna scored once in regular time, with Reyna adding a late goal in stoppage time.
- Paraguay scored one goal after a substitution by their Brazil-born player Mauricio.
- Christian Pulisic, a key US player, was taken off at halftime due to injury.
- The match was held in Los Angeles with 70,492 fans, including celebrities like Tom Cruise and Leonardo DiCaprio.
- The US had 75% possession in the first half and dominated the game early on.
- The game included an elaborate opening ceremony with performances by Katy Perry and other singers.
- President Donald Trump did not attend but sent good luck wishes to the US team via phone.
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