# U.S. Men’s Team Dominates World Cup Opener

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Podcast: [MLS News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mls-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7438489)
Published: 2026-06-13T03:20:31+00:00
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The U.S. men’s national team exploded onto the World Cup stage with a commanding 4-1 win over Paraguay, fueled by Folarin Balogun’s brace, goals from Weston McKennie and Giovanni Reyna, and a performance that silenced doubters. Their aggressive, cohesive play—marked by early momentum, clinical finishing, and high passing accuracy—signals a team ready to make noise. After a stunning own-goal deflection in the 7th minute, Balogun struck twice before halftime, then Reyna sealed the win late. With a strong group position and next up against Australia in Seattle, the U.S. is firing on all cylinders and chasing history. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/dfa13c06d6c1028c

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