World Cup Morning

Balogun Ignites the USMNT; Canada Gets on the Board

Monday, June 15, 2026 · 11 min

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USMNT opened its home World Cup with a 4-1 Paraguay rout behind Folarin Balogun and Christian Pulisic. Canada earned its first-ever point, while Group A’s red-card start keeps VAR and discipline in the morning argument.

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USMNT opened its home World Cup with a 4-1 Paraguay rout behind Folarin Balogun and Christian Pulisic. Canada earned its first-ever point, while Group A’s red-card start keeps VAR and discipline in the morning argument.

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