USA vs. Paraguay, 2026 World Cup: Man of the Match

The USMNT opened their 2026 World Cup campaign with a victory over Paraguay in Group D at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on June 12, 2026. The US took an early lead just seven minutes in when Christian Pulisic's driving run led to a Weston McKennie ball that was redirected into the net by Paraguay's Damian Bobadilla for an own goal. Folarin Balogun also featured prominently, scoring the team's third goal in what was described as a strong home performance.