The afternoon edition of "Night Mundial" opens with a result the morning digest didn't have time to cover: in the early hours of June 13 (the final whistle sounded after 08:00 Kyiv time), the United States demolished Paraguay 4:1 at a stadium in Los Angeles, simultaneously setting a scoring record for the American team at FIFA World Cups. Meanwhile, Canada drew 1:1 with Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto.
USA — Paraguay 4:1: A Record-Breaking Win for the Hosts
The Americans took to the field under enormous expectation and responded with a brilliant first half. As early as the 6th minute the scoring was opened — an own goal by Paraguayan midfielder Damián Bobadilla. Folarin Balogun then struck twice to put the USA 3:0 up before the break. In the second half Paraguay pulled one back, but Joe Reyna had the final say, finishing with a spectacular rabona to make it 4:1.
This is the first time in history that the United States have scored four goals in a single World Cup match. According to CNN, Balogun became only the second American after Bert Patenaude (1930) to score more than one goal in a single World Cup game. The result is also the USA's biggest World Cup victory — level with their wins over Paraguay and Belgium in 1930.
Coach Mauricio Pochettino held a post-match press conference; according to Bleacher Report, a separate topic was the form of Christian Pulisic, who was active on the left flank and assisted on several goals.
Canada — Bosnia and Herzegovina 1:1: The Hosts' Debut in Toronto
Alongside the American triumph, Canada began their home World Cup in Toronto. Bosnian Jovo Lukić opened the scoring with a header in the 21st minute, but Cyle Larin equalized with a fine goal. The match ended 1:1. In Group B, which also features Qatar and Switzerland, both Canada and Bosnia started the tournament with one point each.
Tonight's Schedule
Three matches are scheduled at the 2026 World Cup this evening: Qatar vs. Switzerland (Group B, Santa Clara), Brazil vs. Morocco (Group C, East Rutherford), and Haiti vs. Scotland (Group C, Foxboro). A detailed preview will be available in the preview section at 18:45 Kyiv time.
