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Lalas: USA's 1st Half vs. Paraguay Was Team's 'Greatest Half' In Group Play
- The U.S. steamrolled Paraguay in the World Cup opener, leading 3-0 at halftime and winning 4-1 — FOX analyst Alexi Lalas called the first half one of the best ever for a U.S. men’s team.
- Folarin Balogun scored twice in his World Cup debut, becoming the first American with multiple World Cup goals in a match since 1930.
- Christian Pulisic set up two first-half goals (now three career World Cup assists) as the U.S. dominated possession (71%) and outshot Paraguay.
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