World Cup: Nigerian-born striker hits brace for US in 4-1 thrashing of Paraguay

Dailytrust | 13-06-2026 08:14pm |

The United States men's national soccer team commenced their World Cup campaign with a decisive 4-1 victory over Paraguay at the Los Angeles stadium on Friday. Folarin Balogun, a striker of Nigerian descent, played a pivotal role in the match by scoring two goals, contributing significantly to the team's success. The scoring was initiated by an own goal from Paraguay, which set the tone for the dominant performance by the co-hosts. This victory marks a strong start for the United States in the tournament.

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