Shaka Hislop Delivers Bold USMNT Verdict After 4-1 Win Over Paraguay
Summary
The U.S. men's soccer team won 4-1 against Paraguay in their first match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This strong performance included a hat trick by Folarin Balogun and was praised by former player and ESPN analyst Shaka Hislop as the best he has ever seen from the team.Key Facts
- The U.S. defeated Paraguay 4-1 at SoFi Stadium.
- The U.S. led 3-0 by halftime, with an early own goal by Paraguay.
- Folarin Balogun scored two goals, becoming the second U.S. player to score twice in a World Cup match.
- Giovanni Reyna scored the fourth goal during injury time.
- This was the first three-goal victory for the U.S. in a World Cup match since 1930.
- Former Trinidad and Tobago goalkeeper Shaka Hislop called this the most dominant U.S. performance he has ever witnessed.
- The U.S. plays Australia next on June 19, then Turkey on June 25 in the group stage.
- Group D includes the U.S., Paraguay, Australia, and Turkey, with the U.S. as one of the co-hosts of the tournament.
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