The Paraguay national team debuted in the World Cup with a painful defeat.

What happened in the match?

The Paraguayan team, led by Gustavo Alfaro, faced the United States at the SoFI Stadium in Inglewood. The match started with an own goal by Damián Bobadilla, which gave the advantage to the Americans.

How did Paraguay react?

Despite the adversity, Paraguay tried to react, but the superiority of the United States was evident. Folarin Balogun scored two goals and Giovanni Reyna culminated the rout with a great goal.

What does this defeat mean for Paraguay?

The defeat of Paraguay means a hard blow to their aspirations in the World Cup. The team will have to react quickly to have options to advance in the tournament. | Date | Result | | --- | --- | | 06/12/2026 | United States 4, Paraguay 1 | Paraguay will have to analyze their mistakes and correct them to face the next matches with more confidence.