The results of the night:
United States – Paraguay (4-1): The United States, co-organizers of the tournament, launched their World Cup perfectly, with a crushing victory at the expense of Paraguay (4-1), thanks in particular to their striker Folarin Balogun, author of a double, Friday, at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
The Americans, who first opened the scoring thanks to an own goal from Paraguayan Damian Bobadilla, made it a little heavier with Giovanni Reyna in added time. They temporarily take control of Group D, before the match between Turkey and Australia in Vancouver this Saturday, June 13.
Canada – Bosnia (1-1): Co-host country of the 2026 World Cup with Mexico and the United States, Canada earlier snatched a 1-1 draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina for its first match, Friday June 12 in Toronto.
During the first of 13 matches which will take place on Canadian soil, the Canucks were surprised by a goal from Bosnian striker Jovo Lukic, with a header after a corner (21st). They equalized through Cyle Larin (78th) to score their first point at a World Cup, after six defeats in as many matches.
Today’s program:
At 9 p.m., Switzerland will play its first match against Qatar
Next, Brazil will face Morocco, Haiti will face Scotland and Australia will face Turkey (starting at 6 a.m.).
