The USA dominated Paraguay in a commanding Group Stage opener at SoFi Stadium, winning 4-1 to secure qualification from Group D. Folarin Balogun was the architect of victory, scoring twice in the first half to establish control before Gregg Reyna sealed the result in injury time. Paraguay opened brightly through an own goal but could not sustain the pressure, managing only one shot on goal against a USA side that controlled possession at 65 percent and created numerous opportunities. The match proved physically intense, with Paraguay accumulating five yellow cards as they struggled to contain the American attack. Balogun's two-goal display earned him player of the match honors, setting a strong tone for the tournament. The result mathematically confirms USA's progression, while Paraguay remains alive in the group despite the heavy defeat.