{"id":3971,"date":"2026-06-13T06:36:42","date_gmt":"2026-06-13T06:36:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/?p=3971"},"modified":"2026-06-13T06:36:42","modified_gmt":"2026-06-13T06:36:42","slug":"usmnt-opens-its-home-world-cup-with-dominant-victory-over-paraguay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/?p=3971","title":{"rendered":"USMNT opens its home World Cup with dominant victory over Paraguay"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><div><p>INGLEWOOD, Calif. \u2014 The last time the U.S. men\u2019s national soccer team and Paraguay met, a late-game brawl erupted.<\/p><p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/?p=3941\">Daily Horoscope for June 13, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Friday\u2019s FIFA World Cup Group D opener brought the teams together again, and the U.S. ended it with a first-half knockout.<\/p>\n<p>The Americans, playing a World Cup match on home soil for the first time since 1994, scored three goals, two from Folarin Balogun in his tournament debut, before halftime on their way to a 4-1 win in front of a sellout crowd of 70,492 at Los Angeles Stadium.<\/p>\n<p>With the rout came some history, it was the first three-goal first half for the U.S. since the memorable 3-2 victory over Portugal in 2002 and Balogun became the first USMNT player with a multi-goal game in the World Cup since Bert Patenaude in 1930.<\/p>\n<div><ul><div><div><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Jason Sudeikis, official FIFA World Cup 2026 Ambassador during the...\" class=\"wp-image-3943\" height=\"696\" src=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/539ccac8006c85a5455076e9771e2a96-1024x696.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/539ccac8006c85a5455076e9771e2a96-1024x696.webp 1024w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/539ccac8006c85a5455076e9771e2a96-300x204.webp 300w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/539ccac8006c85a5455076e9771e2a96-768x522.webp 768w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/539ccac8006c85a5455076e9771e2a96-1536x1045.webp 1536w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/539ccac8006c85a5455076e9771e2a96.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Jason Sudeikis, official FIFA World Cup 2026 Ambassador during the opening ceremonies of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on Friday, June 12, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"United States, Secretary of State, Marco Rubio greets fans prior...\" class=\"wp-image-3944\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/12c8f6abaf4867b22190e00ce718930a-1024x667.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/12c8f6abaf4867b22190e00ce718930a-1024x667.webp 1024w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/12c8f6abaf4867b22190e00ce718930a-300x195.webp 300w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/12c8f6abaf4867b22190e00ce718930a-768x500.webp 768w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/12c8f6abaf4867b22190e00ce718930a-1536x1001.webp 1536w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/12c8f6abaf4867b22190e00ce718930a.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>United States, Secretary of State, Marco Rubio greets fans prior to a FIFA World Cup 2026 soccer match between the United States and Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on Friday, June 12, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"California State, Governor, Gavin Newsom prior to a FIFA World...\" class=\"wp-image-3945\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/8cf7952be258ed9874c1591b0427ab92-1024x650.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/8cf7952be258ed9874c1591b0427ab92-1024x650.webp 1024w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/8cf7952be258ed9874c1591b0427ab92-300x190.webp 300w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/8cf7952be258ed9874c1591b0427ab92-768x488.webp 768w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/8cf7952be258ed9874c1591b0427ab92-1536x975.webp 1536w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/8cf7952be258ed9874c1591b0427ab92.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>California State, Governor, Gavin Newsom prior to a FIFA World Cup 2026 soccer match between the United States and Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on Friday, June 12, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"United States soccer fans wait for the beginning of the...\" class=\"wp-image-3946\" height=\"754\" src=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/3d8e0896ec31ab6258479efa30e1771b-1024x754.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/3d8e0896ec31ab6258479efa30e1771b-1024x754.webp 1024w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/3d8e0896ec31ab6258479efa30e1771b-300x221.webp 300w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/3d8e0896ec31ab6258479efa30e1771b-768x566.webp 768w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/3d8e0896ec31ab6258479efa30e1771b-1536x1131.webp 1536w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/3d8e0896ec31ab6258479efa30e1771b.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>United States soccer fans wait for the beginning of the teams FIFA 2026 World Cup opener against Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood to begin on Friday, June 12, 2026. The United States plays Paraguay in the opening U.S. game at the FIFA 2026 World Cup. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin\/SCNG)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Paraguay fans prior to a FIFA World Cup 2026 soccer...\" class=\"wp-image-3947\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/be4cd98941550487a9bb5eba57b2d45e-1024x680.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/be4cd98941550487a9bb5eba57b2d45e-1024x680.webp 1024w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/be4cd98941550487a9bb5eba57b2d45e-300x199.webp 300w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/be4cd98941550487a9bb5eba57b2d45e-768x510.webp 768w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/be4cd98941550487a9bb5eba57b2d45e-1536x1021.webp 1536w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/be4cd98941550487a9bb5eba57b2d45e.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Paraguay fans prior to a FIFA World Cup 2026 soccer match between the United States and Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on Friday, June 12, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Fans look on during the national anthem prior to a...\" class=\"wp-image-3948\" height=\"615\" src=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/7b0750743ac003bb54607058afc68aef-1024x615.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/7b0750743ac003bb54607058afc68aef-1024x615.webp 1024w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/7b0750743ac003bb54607058afc68aef-300x180.webp 300w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/7b0750743ac003bb54607058afc68aef-768x461.webp 768w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/7b0750743ac003bb54607058afc68aef-1536x922.webp 1536w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/7b0750743ac003bb54607058afc68aef.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Fans look on during the national anthem prior to a FIFA World Cup 2026 soccer match between the United States and Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on Friday, June 12, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Fans and players look on during the national anthem prior...\" class=\"wp-image-3949\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/d30dc4fd6694398923459e148ac523d6-1024x664.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/d30dc4fd6694398923459e148ac523d6-1024x664.webp 1024w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/d30dc4fd6694398923459e148ac523d6-300x195.webp 300w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/d30dc4fd6694398923459e148ac523d6-768x498.webp 768w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/d30dc4fd6694398923459e148ac523d6-1536x996.webp 1536w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/d30dc4fd6694398923459e148ac523d6.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Fans and players look on during the national anthem prior to a FIFA World Cup 2026 soccer match between the United States and Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on Friday, June 12, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Fans look on during the national anthem prior to a...\" class=\"wp-image-3950\" height=\"710\" src=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bbd6622edbe5fde0ee0d4cb46179edbe-1024x710.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bbd6622edbe5fde0ee0d4cb46179edbe-1024x710.webp 1024w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bbd6622edbe5fde0ee0d4cb46179edbe-300x208.webp 300w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bbd6622edbe5fde0ee0d4cb46179edbe-768x532.webp 768w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bbd6622edbe5fde0ee0d4cb46179edbe-1536x1064.webp 1536w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bbd6622edbe5fde0ee0d4cb46179edbe.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Fans look on during the national anthem prior to a FIFA World Cup 2026 soccer match between the United States and Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on Friday, June 12, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Tom Cruise attends the World Cup Group D soccer match...\" class=\"wp-image-3951\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/df4a92d84fbf43f98b01993f63d924e6-1024x682.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/df4a92d84fbf43f98b01993f63d924e6-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/df4a92d84fbf43f98b01993f63d924e6-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/df4a92d84fbf43f98b01993f63d924e6-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/df4a92d84fbf43f98b01993f63d924e6-1536x1023.webp 1536w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/df4a92d84fbf43f98b01993f63d924e6.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Tom Cruise attends the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Paraguay in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo\/Andre Penner)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Tom Cruise, David Beckham and Victoria Beckham, from left to...\" class=\"wp-image-3952\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/74e6156518e1ca1e37d388167902df22-1024x683.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/74e6156518e1ca1e37d388167902df22-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/74e6156518e1ca1e37d388167902df22-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/74e6156518e1ca1e37d388167902df22-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/74e6156518e1ca1e37d388167902df22-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/74e6156518e1ca1e37d388167902df22.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Tom Cruise, David Beckham and Victoria Beckham, from left to right, attend the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Paraguay in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo\/Andre Penner)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Secretary of State Marco Rubio, right, FIFA President Gianni Infantino,...\" class=\"wp-image-3953\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/f700f683035f168471b08409e2c8a7fd-1024x683.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/f700f683035f168471b08409e2c8a7fd-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/f700f683035f168471b08409e2c8a7fd-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/f700f683035f168471b08409e2c8a7fd-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/f700f683035f168471b08409e2c8a7fd-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/f700f683035f168471b08409e2c8a7fd.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Secretary of State Marco Rubio, right, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, center, and Paraguayan President Santiago Pena talk prior to the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Paraguay in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo\/Andre Penner)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"FIFA President Gianni Infantino attends the World Cup Group D...\" class=\"wp-image-3954\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/18e75da324146e0ab3d14db4c41d37ae-1024x683.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/18e75da324146e0ab3d14db4c41d37ae-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/18e75da324146e0ab3d14db4c41d37ae-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/18e75da324146e0ab3d14db4c41d37ae-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/18e75da324146e0ab3d14db4c41d37ae-1536x1025.webp 1536w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/18e75da324146e0ab3d14db4c41d37ae.webp 1859w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>FIFA President Gianni Infantino attends the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Paraguay in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo\/Andre Penner)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Future, left, and Tyla perform during the opening ceremony for...\" class=\"wp-image-3955\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/b6c45dd6b2aaa2427da0e89f01d60bae-1024x682.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/b6c45dd6b2aaa2427da0e89f01d60bae-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/b6c45dd6b2aaa2427da0e89f01d60bae-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/b6c45dd6b2aaa2427da0e89f01d60bae-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/b6c45dd6b2aaa2427da0e89f01d60bae-1536x1023.webp 1536w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/b6c45dd6b2aaa2427da0e89f01d60bae.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Future, left, and Tyla perform during the opening ceremony for the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Paraguay in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo\/Andre Penner)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Katy Perry performs during the opening ceremony ahead of the...\" class=\"wp-image-3956\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/c113bde2e2c36778eec9b88533c6c824-1024x682.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/c113bde2e2c36778eec9b88533c6c824-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/c113bde2e2c36778eec9b88533c6c824-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/c113bde2e2c36778eec9b88533c6c824-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/c113bde2e2c36778eec9b88533c6c824-1536x1023.webp 1536w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/c113bde2e2c36778eec9b88533c6c824.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Katy Perry performs during the opening ceremony ahead of the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Paraguay in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo\/Mark J. Terrill)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"LISA performs during the opening ceremony for the World Cup...\" class=\"wp-image-3957\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/5b35d829d92cd2381f5649fc84d3db09-1024x683.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/5b35d829d92cd2381f5649fc84d3db09-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/5b35d829d92cd2381f5649fc84d3db09-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/5b35d829d92cd2381f5649fc84d3db09-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/5b35d829d92cd2381f5649fc84d3db09-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/5b35d829d92cd2381f5649fc84d3db09.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>LISA performs during the opening ceremony for the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Paraguay in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo\/Jae C. Hong)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Future performs during the opening ceremony for the World Cup...\" class=\"wp-image-3958\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ea546b59c45647aab8a9e7541aa35ce7-1024x683.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ea546b59c45647aab8a9e7541aa35ce7-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ea546b59c45647aab8a9e7541aa35ce7-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ea546b59c45647aab8a9e7541aa35ce7-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ea546b59c45647aab8a9e7541aa35ce7-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ea546b59c45647aab8a9e7541aa35ce7.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Future performs during the opening ceremony for the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Paraguay in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo\/Jae C. Hong)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Future performs during the opening ceremony for the World Cup...\" class=\"wp-image-3959\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/710db1380a7353edc9dd7461f648fa8d-1024x683.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/710db1380a7353edc9dd7461f648fa8d-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/710db1380a7353edc9dd7461f648fa8d-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/710db1380a7353edc9dd7461f648fa8d-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/710db1380a7353edc9dd7461f648fa8d-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/710db1380a7353edc9dd7461f648fa8d.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Future performs during the opening ceremony for the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Paraguay in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo\/Jae C. Hong)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A United States fan cheers prior to the World Cup...\" class=\"wp-image-3960\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/d2f135bcca046bbeb759580728367c42-1024x683.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/d2f135bcca046bbeb759580728367c42-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/d2f135bcca046bbeb759580728367c42-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/d2f135bcca046bbeb759580728367c42-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/d2f135bcca046bbeb759580728367c42.webp 1408w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>A United States fan cheers prior to the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Paraguay in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo\/Andre Penner)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"United States fans cheer prior to the World Cup Group...\" class=\"wp-image-3961\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/96628704a3bd44e7ccf558c305e0fcc1-1024x683.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/96628704a3bd44e7ccf558c305e0fcc1-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/96628704a3bd44e7ccf558c305e0fcc1-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/96628704a3bd44e7ccf558c305e0fcc1-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/96628704a3bd44e7ccf558c305e0fcc1-1536x1025.webp 1536w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/96628704a3bd44e7ccf558c305e0fcc1.webp 1859w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>United States fans cheer prior to the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Paraguay in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo\/Andre Penner)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Fans of the United States wait for the beginning of...\" class=\"wp-image-3962\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/00cb4a0e98f7199a802d27bf7edc69b8-1024x683.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/00cb4a0e98f7199a802d27bf7edc69b8-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/00cb4a0e98f7199a802d27bf7edc69b8-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/00cb4a0e98f7199a802d27bf7edc69b8-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/00cb4a0e98f7199a802d27bf7edc69b8-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/00cb4a0e98f7199a802d27bf7edc69b8.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Fans of the United States wait for the beginning of the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Paraguay in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo\/Jae C. Hong)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Fans of the United States wait for the beginning of...\" class=\"wp-image-3963\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/0fe7c18df275890ed948bc48e54bd31d-1024x683.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/0fe7c18df275890ed948bc48e54bd31d-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/0fe7c18df275890ed948bc48e54bd31d-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/0fe7c18df275890ed948bc48e54bd31d-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/0fe7c18df275890ed948bc48e54bd31d-1536x1025.webp 1536w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/0fe7c18df275890ed948bc48e54bd31d.webp 1859w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Fans of the United States wait for the beginning of the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Paraguay in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo\/Jae C. Hong)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"United States celebrates after an own goal by Paraguay\u2019s Damian...\" class=\"wp-image-3964\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/afe4ab6d399cbba6beb7b08b7ac05fcc-1024x682.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/afe4ab6d399cbba6beb7b08b7ac05fcc-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/afe4ab6d399cbba6beb7b08b7ac05fcc-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/afe4ab6d399cbba6beb7b08b7ac05fcc-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/afe4ab6d399cbba6beb7b08b7ac05fcc-1536x1023.webp 1536w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/afe4ab6d399cbba6beb7b08b7ac05fcc.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>United States celebrates after an own goal by Paraguay\u2019s Damian Bobadilla during the World Cup Group D soccer match in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo\/Jayne Kamin-Oncea)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"United States\u2019 Folarin Balogun (20) celebrates scoring his side\u2019s third...\" class=\"wp-image-3965\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/024534667938d75db7fffb4a5877f6e9-1024x683.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/024534667938d75db7fffb4a5877f6e9-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/024534667938d75db7fffb4a5877f6e9-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/024534667938d75db7fffb4a5877f6e9-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/024534667938d75db7fffb4a5877f6e9-1536x1025.webp 1536w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/024534667938d75db7fffb4a5877f6e9.webp 1859w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>United States\u2019 Folarin Balogun (20) celebrates scoring his side\u2019s third goal against Paraguay with teamate Chris Richards during the World Cup Group D soccer match in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo\/Andre Penner)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Katy Perry performs during pregame ceremonies prior to the United...\" class=\"wp-image-3966\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/96d0e3fc186a9603917845f18bd5917d-953x1024.webp\" width=\"953\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/96d0e3fc186a9603917845f18bd5917d-953x1024.webp 953w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/96d0e3fc186a9603917845f18bd5917d-279x300.webp 279w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/96d0e3fc186a9603917845f18bd5917d-768x825.webp 768w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/96d0e3fc186a9603917845f18bd5917d-1430x1536.webp 1430w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/96d0e3fc186a9603917845f18bd5917d.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 953px) 100vw, 953px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>Katy Perry performs during pregame ceremonies prior to the United States playing Paraguay at the FIFA 2026 World Cup at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on Friday, June 12, 2026. The United States plays Paraguay in the opening U.S. game at the FIFA 2026 World Cup. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin\/SCNG)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"United States defender Antonee Robinson (5) reacts after a goal...\" class=\"wp-image-3967\" height=\"685\" src=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/f64a8d87d9c403d398c4849ecbf5a5c8-1024x685.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/f64a8d87d9c403d398c4849ecbf5a5c8-1024x685.webp 1024w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/f64a8d87d9c403d398c4849ecbf5a5c8-300x201.webp 300w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/f64a8d87d9c403d398c4849ecbf5a5c8-768x514.webp 768w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/f64a8d87d9c403d398c4849ecbf5a5c8-1536x1027.webp 1536w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/f64a8d87d9c403d398c4849ecbf5a5c8.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>United States defender Antonee Robinson (5) reacts after a goal against Paraguay in the first half of a FIFA World Cup 2026 soccer match at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on Friday, June 12, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"United States midfielder Christian Pulisic (10) celebrates after a goal...\" class=\"wp-image-3968\" height=\"759\" src=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1cb65e94a3e6b4eefe2422aead4e439d-1024x759.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1cb65e94a3e6b4eefe2422aead4e439d-1024x759.webp 1024w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1cb65e94a3e6b4eefe2422aead4e439d-300x222.webp 300w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1cb65e94a3e6b4eefe2422aead4e439d-768x569.webp 768w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1cb65e94a3e6b4eefe2422aead4e439d-1536x1138.webp 1536w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1cb65e94a3e6b4eefe2422aead4e439d.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>United States midfielder Christian Pulisic (10) celebrates after a goal during the first half of a FIFA World Cup Group D soccer match against Paraguay on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/SCNG)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"United States fans cheer a the U.S. takes a 2-0...\" class=\"wp-image-3969\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/82778234b27927f38de85ad42c8f0fa9-1024x664.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/82778234b27927f38de85ad42c8f0fa9-1024x664.webp 1024w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/82778234b27927f38de85ad42c8f0fa9-300x195.webp 300w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/82778234b27927f38de85ad42c8f0fa9-768x498.webp 768w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/82778234b27927f38de85ad42c8f0fa9-1536x996.webp 1536w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/82778234b27927f38de85ad42c8f0fa9.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>United States fans cheer a the U.S. takes a 2-0 first half lead over Paraguay during the FIFA 2026 World Cup at Los Angeles Stadium  in Inglewood on Friday, June 12, 2026. The United States plays Paraguay in the opening U.S. game at the FIFA 2026 World Cup. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin\/SCNG)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"United States midfielder Christian Pulisic, left, and forward Folarin Balogun...\" class=\"wp-image-3970\" height=\"733\" src=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/70f421ac27684339736176869f04ef0b-1024x733.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/70f421ac27684339736176869f04ef0b-1024x733.webp 1024w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/70f421ac27684339736176869f04ef0b-300x215.webp 300w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/70f421ac27684339736176869f04ef0b-768x550.webp 768w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/70f421ac27684339736176869f04ef0b-1536x1100.webp 1536w, https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/70f421ac27684339736176869f04ef0b.webp 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>United States midfielder Christian Pulisic, left, and forward Folarin Balogun celebrate after a goal during the first half of their FIFA World Cup Group D soccer match against Paraguay on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood. The U.S. won, 4-1, the most goals it has ever scored in a World Cup match. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/SCNG)\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><\/div><\/div><\/ul><div><button>Show Caption<\/button><div><span>1<\/span> of <span>28<\/span><\/div><div>Jason Sudeikis, official FIFA World Cup 2026 Ambassador during the opening ceremonies of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on Friday, June 12, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/div><span>Expand<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<p>The U.S. scored only three goals combined in its four matches at the Qatar World Cup four years ago, and it had never scored more than three in any World Cup match.<\/p>\n<p>The U.S. hadn\u2019t had its best performances in group play openers before this one. Dating to the 1990 tournament, the Americans had won their opener only twice (2002 and 2014). In 2002, the win eventually catapulted the Bruce Arena-led team into the quarterfinals.<\/p>\n<p>The U.S. couldn\u2019t have asked for a better start this time around in the expanded 48-team tournament.<\/p>\n<p>In the seventh minute, Paraguay defender Dami\u00e1n Bobadilla knocked in an intended pass from Weston McKennie to Balogun for an own goal.<\/p> <!--Ad-Slot: outstream_video-->\n<p>The U.S. nearly doubled its lead in the 28th minute on a goal by Balogun, but the linesman raised his flag for offside. However, in the 31st minute, Balogun scored again and this time it counted.<\/p>\n<p>Balogun, who joined the U.S. after a heavy recruitment from the U.S. and England in 2023, wasn\u2019t finished. In the fifth minute of first-half stoppage time, he made it 3-0 right before halftime.<\/p>\n<p>Paraguay, who was making its first World Cup appearance since 2010 received a boost before the match even started with the return of forward Julio Enciso to the starting lineup. Enciso suffered a leg injury in Paraguay\u2019s last pre-tournament exhibition match.<\/p><p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/?p=3940\">SpaceX stock soars in debut and makes Elon Musk the first trillionaire<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Paraguay avoided the shutout in the 73rd minute on a goal from Maur\u00edcio. The goal was the first shot on goal Paraguay had in the match. Enciso had the assist, but was kept quiet for the majority of the night.<\/p> <!--Ad-Slot: cube_article-->\n<p>Gio Reyna put the punctuation mark on the U.S. team\u2019s standout opener when he buried a shot with the outside of his right foot from just inside the 18-yard box in the eighth minute of stoppage time.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe U.S. won this match very fairly and clearly,\u201d Paraguay coach Gustavo Alfaro said. \u201cWe knew they were a complex rival and we knew they had good coordination and a good attack and if you\u2019re not ready on defense, it could be painful \u2026they dominated tactically and physically. There are many details we need to fine tune.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Paraguay will back in Group D action June 19 against Turkiye in Santa Clara.<\/p>\n<p>Two of the American squad\u2019s biggest roster concerns were in goal and at center back with the availability of Chris Richards. Richards, who missed the last two pre-tournament exhibitions after suffering an ankle injury with his club team Crystal Palace, returned to training earlier this week and by Tuesday had deemed himself fit and ready to go.<\/p>\n<p>The other concern was in goal. It was a battle of the Matts (Freese and Turner) to see who would get the starting nod and it ended up going to Freese. The New York City FC starter became the ninth goalkeeper in USMNT history to play in a World Cup game.<\/p>\n<p>However, a third concern popped up in the second half. Christian Pulisic, who set up the own goal by Paraguay and assisted on Balogun\u2019s first goal, was replaced by Sebastian Berhalter at halftime. The U.S. didn\u2019t immediately indicate whether the AC Milan standout was injured, but Pulisic appeared to signal to family in the stands that he was fine.<\/p>\n<p>Pulisic told reporters in the mixed zone after the game that he was kicked in the back of his leg.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI just got a bit of a kick in the first half, so I\u2019m really hoping that it\u2019s nothing,\u201d he said. \u201cI\u2019m hoping I\u2019ll be fine in the next few days. I\u2019ve had similar things before and year, I\u2019m staying positive.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The U.S. will continue group play next Thursday against Australia in Seattle. The final group stage game will be back in L.A. on June 25 against Turkey.<\/p>\n<p>Australia and Turkey will kick off their group schedule on Saturday in Vancouver.<\/p><p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/?p=3934\">Gene Shalit, longtime \u2018Today\u2019 show movie critic with bushy hair and massive mustache, dies at 100<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It was the most goals the U.S. men have ever scored in a World Cup match.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3942,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[37,6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3971","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-soccer","category-sports"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>USMNT opens its home World Cup with dominant victory over Paraguay - 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