The United States and Paraguay renewed a FIFA World Cup rivalry that began at the inaugural tournament in 1930. Their first meeting saw the USA win 3-0, with Bert Patenaude scoring the first hat-trick in World Cup history. Ninety-six years later, the two nations met again at the FIFA World Cup 2026, where the United States secured a convincing 4-1 victory in Los Angeles. Folarin Balogun scored twice, while Gio Reyna added another goal as the USMNT made a strong start to their Group D campaign, adding a new chapter to a historic rivalry spanning 22 World Cup editions.
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Nearly a Century Apart, USA and Paraguay Write Another World Cup Chapter
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