US earns historic win in World Cup opener after beatdown of Paraguay as the legend of Folarin Balogun is born

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Folarin Balogun becomes the first American player since 1930 to score multiple goals in a World Cup game as Team USA beats Paraguay 3-1 at home.
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- AxiosFIFA clears Balogun for USMNT's Belgium matchabout 2 months ago
- APWorld Cup what to know: US faces decisions for final group-stage game against winless Turkey2 months ago
- Border ReportWorld Cup players with dual eligibility face a tough choice about which country to represent2 months ago
- Washington ExaminerUS opens its home World Cup with a dynamic 4-1 victory over Paraguay, sparked by Balogun’s 2 goals3 months ago
- Google NewsChristian Pulisic, Folarin Balogun lead U.S. to impressive World Cup win over Paraguay - Los Angeles Times3 months ago
- Fox NewsUS earns historic win in World Cup opener after beatdown of Paraguay as the legend of Folarin Balogun is born3 months ago
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- US earns historic win in World Cup opener after beatdown of Paraguay as the legend of Folarin Balogun is bornYou are here
- Folarin Balogun scores twice as USMNT beats Paraguay 4-1 in World Cup opener - Yahoo SportsGoogle News
- Folarin Balogun, who could have played for England or Nigeria, scores 2 for US in World Cup debut - AP NewsGoogle News
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