Chris Richards Creates World Cup History in USA’s Win Over Paraguay

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Chris Richards Creates World Cup History in USA’s Win Over Paraguay

Team USA opened its campaign with a flawless 4-1 win over Paraguay. Richards completed all 83 passes he attempted during the game, the most passes with a 100 percent accuracy rate by any player in a FIFA World Cup match since 1966. Flo Balogun and Gio Reyna scored in the dominant display, with the team having 17 attempts at goal.

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