USA vs Paraguay Stats, Match Statistics, xG & Player Data
(Los Angeles)
The USA vs Paraguay stats from Group D Match 4 show how the United States men’s national soccer team opened with a 4-1 win over the Paraguay national football team at Los Angeles Stadium. Damián Bobadilla’s own goal gave USA an early lead before Folarin Balogun scored twice, Mauricio pulled one back, and Giovanni Reyna finished the match in stoppage time. FIFA’s post-match report gave USA a 1.88 to 0.60 xG edge, while ESPN listed USA ahead 16-9 on total shots.
USA controlled the game through possession, pressure, and final-third entries. Paraguay had one clear scoring response through Mauricio, but the match tilted early and stayed with the hosts. The result also changed the early World Cup 2026 Group D picture and added a major entry to the World Cup 2026 stats records watchlist.
USA vs Paraguay Stats – Match Statistics Overview
USA won the match by turning control into early goals. ESPN listed USA with 65.3 percent possession and FIFA’s post-match report credited the hosts with 602 total passes. Paraguay completed 234 of 316 passes, so they spent long spells defending rather than building attacks.
The shot profile also matched the scoreline. USA produced 16 attempts and six on target, while Paraguay had nine attempts and one on target. Balogun’s first-half brace gave USA a 3-0 half-time lead, which meant Paraguay needed risk after the break.
USA vs Paraguay Stats Snapshot
The snapshot uses FIFA post-match data as the main source and ESPN’s event feed for possession, cards, corners, and saves. FIFA listed USA with 201 receptions in the final third, compared with Paraguay’s 31. That gap explains why the match felt controlled before the final score moved out of reach.
| Stat | USA | Paraguay |
|---|---|---|
| Final Score | 4 | 1 |
| xG | 1.88 | 0.60 |
| Possession | 65.3% | 34.7% |
| Total Shots | 16 | 9 |
| Shots On Target | 6 | 1 |
| Corners | 3 | 1 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 5 |
Attacking Stats Comparison
USA’s attack carried the match through volume and timing. Balogun scored in the 31st minute and again in first-half stoppage time, giving Paraguay little room to reset. Pulisic also shaped the first-half pressure with an assist and two created chances before leaving at half-time.
Paraguay’s attack had one efficient scoring phase after the interval. Julio Enciso set up Mauricio in the 73rd minute, and the finish beat Matt Freese from close range. The problem for Paraguay was repeatability, because FIFA listed only 31 final-third receptions and 17 ball progressions.
| Stat | USA | Paraguay |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 1 |
| xG | 1.88 | 0.60 |
| Total Shots | 16 | 9 |
| Shots On Target | 6 | 1 |
| Final Third Receptions | 201 | 31 |
| Shot Conversion | 25% | 11% |
Defensive Stats Comparison
Paraguay defended more often, so their defensive totals rose sharply. FIFA credited Paraguay with 57 tackles and 52 possession regains, compared with USA’s 20 tackles and 47 possession regains. That workload came from USA’s long spells on the ball and repeated entries into advanced areas.
USA still pressed with intent after turnovers. FIFA credited the hosts with 50 forced turnovers and 204 defensive pressures. Opta also highlighted USA’s high-turnover output, which helped Pochettino’s side keep Paraguay from building long counterattacks.
| Stat | USA | Paraguay |
|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 20 | 57 |
| Interceptions | 7 | 8 |
| Clearances | 15 | 32 |
| Forced Turnovers | 50 | 49 |
| Saves | 1 | 3 |
| Goals Conceded | 1 | 4 |
Passing and Possession Analysis
USA’s passing dominance gave them the cleanest route to control. FIFA listed 602 total passes and 520 completions for USA, which produced an 86 percent completion rate. Paraguay completed 234 of 316 passes, leaving them at 74 percent.
The deeper passing story came from line breaks. FIFA credited USA with 129 completed line breaks, while Paraguay managed 53. Opta also noted Chris Richards’ perfect passing record and Tim Ream’s line-breaking volume, showing how USA’s back line drove attacks rather than only recycling possession.
| Stat | USA | Paraguay |
|---|---|---|
| Total Passes | 602 | 316 |
| Completed Passes | 520 | 234 |
| Pass Completion | 86% | 74% |
| Completed Line Breaks | 129 | 53 |
| Crosses | 23 | 5 |
| Ball Progressions | 52 | 17 |
Key Player Statistics
Balogun gave USA the match-winning edge, but the supporting numbers show a full-team performance. Pulisic created the early attacking separation, Richards completed every pass in the FIFA distribution data, and Ream moved the ball forward from defence. Paraguay’s best attacking moment came when Enciso found Mauricio for the only goal.
USA – Folarin Balogun
Folarin Balogun scored twice in the first half and became the main reason USA turned control into a decisive lead. His first goal came in the 31st minute, and his second arrived at 45+5. U.S. Soccer noted that he became the first American to score two World Cup goals in one match since 1930.
Paraguay – Mauricio
Mauricio scored Paraguay’s goal in the 73rd minute after Enciso’s lay-off. The finish gave Paraguay a second-half route back into the match, but USA closed the game through possession and Reyna’s late goal. Paraguay needed more touches around the box to make that response last.
Expected Goals Analysis
FIFA’s post-match report listed USA at 1.88 xG and Paraguay at 0.60. That margin supports the scoreline because USA created more shots, more shots on target, and far more final-third receptions. The xG gap also shows that the early own goal did not carry the full result by itself.
USA still overperformed their xG because four goals from 1.88 is a sharp finishing return. Balogun’s second goal and Reyna’s stoppage-time finish raised the score beyond the chance baseline. Paraguay’s 0.60 xG showed why Mauricio’s goal stood as a single response rather than a sustained comeback.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the USA vs Paraguay final score?
USA beat Paraguay 4-1 in Group D on 12 June 2026 at Los Angeles Stadium.
What was the xG in USA vs Paraguay?
FIFA’s post-match report listed USA at 1.88 xG and Paraguay at 0.60 xG.
Who scored in USA vs Paraguay?
Damián Bobadilla scored an own goal for USA, Folarin Balogun scored twice, Giovanni Reyna added the fourth, and Mauricio scored for Paraguay.
How many shots did USA have against Paraguay?
USA had 16 total shots and six shots on target. Paraguay had nine total shots and one on target.
Who was the key player in USA vs Paraguay stats?
Folarin Balogun was the key player because he scored twice in the first half and gave USA a 3-0 lead before half-time.
USA vs Paraguay finished as a complete opening statement for the hosts. USA controlled possession, won the xG battle, created more final-third entries, and finished with four goals. Paraguay found one second-half answer, but the match stats show why USA left Los Angeles with a deserved Group D win.
