Group stage · Group D

United States vs Paraguay

The United States lit up their home opener at SoFi Stadium, with 70,492 fans watching the co-hosts win 4-1.

Full time · Half-time 2-0

How the match went

The United States started fast and confident in front of their own fans.

Bobadilla opened the scoring in just the 7th minute.

Balogun made it 2-0 in the 31st minute, and the home crowd was buzzing.

The co-hosts went into the break with a comfortable lead.

Maurício pulled one back for Paraguay in the 73rd minute to give themselves hope.

But Reyna had the final word, scoring deep into stoppage time to seal a 4-1 win.

It was a confident, happy night for the United States to begin their World Cup.

Key moments

  • ⚽ 7' Bobadilla (United States) (OG)
  • ⚽ 31' Balogun (United States)
  • ⚽ 45+5' Balogun (United States)
  • ⚽ 73' Maurício (Paraguay)
  • ⚽ 90+8' Reyna (United States)

Goals in the order they were scored.

OG = own goal (a player scored in their own net).

Match highlights

United States vs Paraguay highlightsWatch on YouTube
Date
Friday, June 12
Kickoff Time
18:00 (Los Angeles time)
Attendance
70,492
Referee
Danny Makkelie (Netherlands)

What's next for United States?

The United States play Australia on June 19.

Australia won their opener 2-0, so it will be a strong test of how good this team really is.

Preview: United States vs Australia

What's next for Paraguay?

Paraguay face Turkey on June 19.

Turkey lost their opener 0-2, so this one feels close to must-win for both sides.

Preview: Turkey vs Paraguay

Common questions

When and where was United States vs Paraguay played?

The game was played on June 12, 2026 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. The crowd was 70,492. It was a Group D match.

What was the final score?

The United States won 4-1. They led 2-0 at half-time and pulled away in the second half.

Who scored for the United States?

Bobadilla scored in the 7th minute and Balogun in the 31st. Reyna added a late goal in stoppage time. Maurício scored the only goal for Paraguay.

Who do the United States play next?

The United States play Australia on June 19 in Group D. Australia won their opener 2-0 against Turkey.

Who does Paraguay play next?

Paraguay play Turkey on June 19 in Group D. Both teams lost their first game, so points are important.

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