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2026 World Cup Odds: Balogun Brace, USA Win Leads To 'Fruitful Day' For Bettors

Friday night was historic for the U.S. Men’s National Team, and in a sense, historic for those wagering on the USMNT in World Cup odds, as the public betting masses went along for the ride. The USA thumped Paraguay 4-1. For some context: At the 2022 World Cup, the U.S. totaled just two goals across its three group-play matches. On Friday night, Folarin Balogun matched that on his own. And prior to Friday, the USA never scored four goals in a World Cup match. Said John Murray, vice president of The SuperBook and a massive soccer aficionado: "I never thought I’d see the day that the U.S. scored...