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Folarin Balogun, USMNT
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Balogun leads USMNT rout of Paraguay
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Follow live coverage as the United States begins its 2026 World Cup campaign. The USMNT begins its home World Cup campaign today when it hosts Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Group D. Defender Chris Richards is fit to start for the USMNT after missing both warm-up friendlies with an ankle injury.
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The Americans' performance in their World Cup opener was so dominant that while fans rejoiced, they also found themselves navigating a bit of disbelief.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup began in Mexico City this afternoon, and you can follow the latest tournament news and analysis right here. We will be live every minute of every day for the next six weeks. Get involved by chatting with us here or by emailing live@theathletic.
The United States Men's National Team shocked the world with a dominant performance against Paraguay in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup! With goals and assists from
Top U.S. defender Chris Richards is officially healthy enough to play in the World Cup opener less than four weeks after a significant ankle injury
