Group DFull time
Final · Jun 12
Goals
5 goals — watch every replay below
- 7'Damián BobadillaOG▲ 2.9k
- 31'Folarin BalogunGreat goal▲ 3.2k
- 45+5'Folarin Balogun▲ 7.1k
- 73'Mauricio▲ 434
- 90+8'G. ReynaGreat goalGoal of the match▲ 10.6k
The market saw itImplied · model line
The stakes
Full time: United States 4-1 Paraguay — a Group D result now baked into the table.
- storylineThe Host Nation Dream (USA)Dream start: USA 4-1 Paraguay (June 12) — the most goals the USMNT has ever scored in a World Cup match, and their first-ever 3-0 halftime lead. Balogun brace, Gio Reyna golazo. Top of Group D. Wrinkle: Pulisic subbed at halftime with a calf knock, day-to-day for June 19 vs Australia.
The two sides
United StatesThe home team, off to a flying start
Your country, your stadiums, your stars — and a 4-1 demolition of Paraguay that was the most goals the USMNT has ever scored at a World Cup. The hype suddenly feels earned.
ParaguayHammered in game one, now in trouble
A proud, gritty defensive nation with its back fully against the wall — desperation makes for compelling television, and a salvage job can turn ferocious.
Who plays where
United States
- AC MilanChristian Pulisic
- Borussia DortmundGio Reyna
- BournemouthTyler Adams
- JuventusWeston McKennie
- MonacoFolarin Balogun
Paraguay
- Atlanta UnitedMiguel Almiron
- Brighton & Hove AlbionJulio Enciso
- PalmeirasGustavo Gomez
- TorinoAntonio Sanabria