USA dominates Paraguay 4-1 in Copa América opener after own goal

The United States men's national soccer team kicked off their Copa América campaign with a dominant 4-1 victory over Paraguay, fueled by an early own goal and a stellar performance from Folarin Balogun. Playing on home soil for the first time since hosting the 1994 World Cup, the USMNT took just seven minutes to find the net. Christian Pulisic's skillful dribble and shot deflected off Paraguay's Damian Bobadilla and into his own goal, giving the hosts an early lead. Folarin Balogun doubled the advantage in the 31st minute, shortly after a US goal was disallowed. Balogun struck again just before halftime, securing a commanding 3-0 lead. Paraguay, making their first World Cup appearance in 16 years, appeared to concede defeat as the US continued to press. Paraguay managed to score their lone goal in the 73rd minute. However, the USMNT sealed their emphatic win with a fourth goal from Giovanni Reyna in the eighth minute of stoppage time. The USMNT will next face Australia, while Paraguay is set to play Turkey.