Day 2 Results — June 12, 2026
Folarin Balogun became the first American to score multiple goals in a World Cup since 1930 as the United States crushed Paraguay 4-1 at SoFi Stadium — while hosts Canada made history of their own, earning their very first World Cup point in a gritty 1-1 draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina in Toronto.
Group D — United States vs Paraguay
The USMNT announced themselves to the world in emphatic fashion. In front of a sell-out crowd at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California — with a galaxy of celebrities in attendance — Mauricio Pochettino's side delivered a statement performance that exceeded even the most optimistic pre-tournament expectations.
It took just six minutes for the home side to take the lead when a driving move involving Weston McKennie and Christian Pulisic was turned into the net by Paraguayan defender Damián Bobadilla for an own goal. The atmosphere inside SoFi was already electric, and it was about to get louder.
Striker Folarin Balogun, the Arsenal forward who chose to represent the USA over England, doubled the lead in the 30th minute after Pulisic cut open the Paraguayan defense with a perfectly-weighted through ball. Balogun finished with composure, but his second goal — a breathtaking one-on-two stunner arrowed into the upper corner just before half-time — was something else entirely. It silenced any doubters about his quality at the international level and sent the partisan crowd into delirium.
Paraguay, coached without their usual talismanic midfielder Miguel Almirón who struggled to impose himself, pulled one back through substitute Mauricio Magalhães in the 73rd minute to give the scoreline fleeting respectability. But Gio Reyna sealed it deep in stoppage time, capping a dominant night for the hosts.
Group B — Canada vs Bosnia-Herzegovina
In front of an emotionally charged crowd at BMO Field in Toronto, Canada finally wrote their name in the World Cup history books. For a nation that suffered six consecutive defeats in their only previous two World Cup appearances — in 1986 and 2022 — earning this point felt like a cathartic moment for an entire country.
It was a difficult road to get there. Injury fill-in Jovo Lukić punished some lax defending from a corner kick to head Bosnia-Herzegovina into the lead in the 21st minute, silencing the home crowd. Canada, missing their key attacker Alphonso Davies through injury, struggled to find their rhythm in the first half and looked vulnerable to swift Bosnian counter-attacks.
Jesse Marsch's side showed tremendous character in the second half, however, pressing relentlessly in search of the equalizer. Their persistence was finally rewarded when substitute Cyle Larin — the veteran striker who has played for half a dozen clubs across Europe — powered home to make it 1-1 in the 78th minute. The roar from the Toronto crowd was deafening. Canada held on to claim their historic first World Cup point, a milestone that will be remembered for decades in Canadian football.
What It Means — Standings Update
Group B Standings
| Team | PJ | W | D | L | GF | GC | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Bosnia-Herzegovina | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Qatar | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Canada and Bosnia-Herzegovina share the early points lead in Group B, but Switzerland and Qatar still have their opening matches to play. A Qatar-Switzerland clash on June 13 will reshape this group significantly.
Group D Standings
| Team | PJ | W | D | L | GF | GC | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Paraguay | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Australia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Türkiye | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
The Group D picture looks very encouraging for the USMNT. A +3 goal difference after just one game puts them in an ideal position. Australia and Türkiye meet on the night of June 13/14 in Vancouver and neither side can afford to fall behind in the early race for qualification.
Today's Upcoming Matches — June 13, 2026
Day 3 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 features four matches across two groups:
- Group B: Qatar vs Switzerland — 19:00 UTC (BMO Field Toronto / MetLife NJ — confirm venue)
- Group C: Brazil vs Morocco — 22:00 UTC (one of the most anticipated matches of the opening round)
- Group C: Haiti vs Scotland — 01:00 UTC June 14
- Group D: Australia vs Türkiye — 04:00 UTC June 14
All eyes will be on Brazil vs Morocco — a rematch of the Qatar 2022 spirit where Morocco stunned the world, and now the full Seleção (minus the injured Neymar, who targets a return for Match Day 2 vs Haiti) aims to prove they are tournament favorites.
Frequently Asked Questions
Folarin Balogun scored twice (30th minute and just before half-time), with the opening goal an own goal by Damián Bobadilla (6'). Gio Reyna added the fourth deep in stoppage time. Paraguay's only goal came from substitute Mauricio Magalhães in the 73rd minute.
No — Canada's 1-1 draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina at BMO Field in Toronto was historic: it was the first point Canada had ever earned at a FIFA World Cup. In their previous six World Cup matches (Mexico 1986 and Qatar 2022), they lost every single game.
The United States lead Group D with 3 points after their commanding 4-1 win over Paraguay. In Group B, Canada and Bosnia-Herzegovina are level on 1 point each after their draw. Groups C and E through L have yet to play their first matches.
Brazil vs Morocco on June 13 is arguably the headline match of the opening week — both are genuine dark horse threats to win the tournament. Meanwhile, Australia vs Türkiye later that same day completes the Group D picture for now, with both sides knowing they cannot afford a defeat after the USA's statement victory.