USA stoke belief in wildest World Cup dreams after dismantling Paraguay in perfect opener
The USA men's soccer team defeated Paraguay 4-1 in their World Cup opener, led by a strong performance from Folarin Balogun. Coach Mauricio Pochettino is now tasked with managing high expectations following the dominant victory.
Why it matters
The performance marks a significant moment for the US national team on the global stage, potentially shifting the trajectory of their World Cup campaign.
USA 4-1 Paraguay: Folarin Balogun scored twice as Mauricio Pochettino’s side produced the standout performance of the World Cup so far
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