Folarin Balogun Scores First Brace of 2026 World Cup
The United States delivered a commanding performance against Paraguay, marking the first rout of the 2026 World Cup. Folarin Balogun was the standout star, converting an assist from Christian Pulisic and adding a second individual goal before halftime.
This brace makes Balogun the tournaments top scorer so far and highlights the attacking strength of the host nation. The match also featured the first own goal of the tournament as the US asserted their dominance.
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