World Cup Day 2: USA Demolishes Paraguay 4-1, Canada Draws Bosnia
The USMNT didn't just win its first home World Cup match since 1994 -- it put on a statement performance. Folarin Balogun scored twice before halftime, Weston McKennie and Christian Pulisic forced an own goal in the 7th minute, and Giovanni Reyna sealed it with a stunning outside-of-the-boot strike late on. USA 4-1 Paraguay at SoFi Stadium was a statement opener for the hosts. Earlier in Toronto, Canada's historic first home World Cup match ended 1-1 with Bosnia-Herzegovina, with Cyle Larin rescuing a point in the 78th minute after Bosnia had taken the lead through Lukic.
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Day 2 Results
| Match | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Canada vs Bosnia-Herzegovina (Group B) | 1-1 | Bosnia led (Lukic); Larin 78' equalizer. Canada's first WC point as host. |
| USA vs Paraguay (Group D) | 4-1 | OG 7', Balogun brace (31' + 44'), Reyna late; Paraguay sub Mauricio 73' |
USA 4-1 Paraguay: A Statement Opener
The Pulisic-McKennie combination had Paraguay's Damian Bobadilla turning into his own net as early as the 7th minute to open the scoring. Then came Balogun: first, Antonee Robinson drilled a deep ball to Pulisic who cut it back for Balogun to finish in the 31st, then Balogun completed his brace just before half-time to put USA 3-0 up at the break. The host nation had SoFi in a frenzy.
Paraguay pulled one back in the 73rd through substitute Mauricio, capitalizing on a brief lapse in USA's concentration, but that only set up Reyna's finish -- dispatching a perfectly placed strike with the outside of his right boot into the far post to restore the three-goal cushion. The final score: 4-1. The USMNT's first home World Cup win since 1994.
| Goal | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bobadilla (OG) | 7' | McKennie-Pulisic combination forced the own goal |
| Balogun | 31' | Robinson long ball, Pulisic cutback, Balogun finish |
| Balogun | 44' | Brace; USA 3-0 at half-time |
| Mauricio (PAR) | 73' | Substitute capitalizes on USA lapse |
| Reyna | Late | Outside of right boot, far post, sealed at 4-1 |
Betting Recap: USA-Paraguay
- USA moneyline -102: ✅ WIN. The margin of victory was never in doubt after the 3-0 half-time scoreline.
- USA + Under 2.5 SGP: ❌ LOSS. The under was gone by half-time -- USA's dominance in attack buried the under. Backing USA straight was the winning play.
- Mexico + USA opening double: ✅ WIN. Both hosts delivered in their openers. The double that was priced at roughly +150 paid out.
- Balogun anytime scorer: ✅ WIN. Balogun was the standout on the night with his two first-half goals.
Canada 1-1 Bosnia: History at BMO Field
Earlier in Toronto, the afternoon match gave Canadians their first taste of men's World Cup football on home soil. Bosnia-Herzegovina took the lead through Lukic and looked on course to stun the co-hosts. Cyle Larin -- Canada's all-time leading scorer -- had other plans, equalizing in the 78th minute to send BMO Field into delirium. Canada earned their first-ever point as a World Cup host, though they'll need a result in their next match to stay in contention to advance.
Betting Recap: Canada-Bosnia
- Canada -120: ❌ LOSS. Bosnia defended well and took the lead; Canada couldn't find a winner.
- Draw +250: ✅ WIN. The draw was always in play in a tight opening match on neutral turf; those who backed the draw were rewarded.
- Bosnia +350: ❌ LOSS (led, then equalized). Bosnia were unlucky not to hold on for the upset.
- Cyle Larin anytime scorer: ✅ WIN for anyone who backed Canada's all-time leading scorer to deliver on his home WC debut.
Group Standings After Day 2
| Group D | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 3 |
| Türkiye | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 |
| Paraguay | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 0 |
| Group B | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bosnia-Herzegovina | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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