# Soccer: The United States got off to a dream start as co-hosts of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, thrashing Group D rivals Paraguay 4-1 this morning. The Stars and Stripes hit four goals in a World Cup fixture for the first time. Folarin Balogun netted twice in the first half after an early own goal, with Gio Reyna taking a fourth deep in injury time at the end of the game. The teams will resume their Group D campaigns next weekend, with United States tackling Australia on Friday night, while Paraguay will face Turkey on Saturday morning.
Soccer: USA thump Paraguay in Group D opener