# LIVE Reaction to the USA's 4-1 victory over Paraguay

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Podcast: [Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/alexi-lalas-state-of-the-union-podcast-171347)
Published: 2026-06-13T07:27:00+00:00
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Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! We break down and react to the USA’s massive 4-1 victory over Paraguay in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup™. Folarin Balogun bagged a brace, Christian Pulisic was everywhere, the midfield was dominant and Gio Reyna capped off the evening with an outside of the boot worldie. Alexi and Mosse discuss where this match ranks in the history of the USA at the World Cup and Alexi describes what it was like being in the building for the event. After, we touch on Canada’s draw with Bosnia & Herzegovina and look forward to the coming matches including Brazil vs Morocco. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 1:33: USA defeats Paraguay 4-15:46: Folarin Balogun bags a brace10:51: Alexi and Mosse pick their men of the match13:34: South Korea-Czechia recap14:20: Canada-Bosnia & Herzegovina recap16:13: Looking ahead to the next matches Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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