Christian Pulisic scored early and Bolivia rarely threatened as the Americans notched a 2-0 victory.
Christian Pulisic celebrates after scoring the Americans' first goal during a Copa América Group C match against Bolivia at AT&T Stadium. , and over the course of this summer’s fabled tournament they will measure their growth and learn whether they carry the capital to defeat the sport’s elite when it matters most.
The first step Sunday was small but decisive. Christian Pulisic scored a sensational goal in the third minute and assisted on Folarin Balogun’s strike just before halftime as the Americans earned a 2-0 victory over Bolivia, one of the weakest sides in the 16-team competition.Group C play continues Thursday in Atlanta against Panama — one of six guests from outside South American circles — and concludes July 1 in Kansas City, Mo., against group favorite Uruguay.
He scored from the top of the penalty area for his 30th U.S. goal, becoming the second youngest in program history, behind Landon Donovan, to get there. Later, before an announced crowd of 47,873 at AT&T Stadium, Pulisic set up Balogun for a goal that all but secured the outcome against a harmless Bolivian side. Goalkeeper Matt Turner was not tested in recording his 24th career shutout.
The timing this summer aligned well with U.S. preparations for the 2026 World Cup, which will take place in 16 cities across the United States, Mexico and Canada. All three host teams receive automatic berths.With regional competition filling most international dates next year, Copa América will provide some of the stiffest tests leading to the World Cup. The opener did not figure to be one of them.
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