2026 World Cup: Gio Reyna celebrates his goal by announcing his wife's pregnancy during the United States' victory
By OnzeActu · · 2 min read
Gio Reyna offered an emotional moment during the United States' debut at the 2026 World Cup by celebrating his goal against Paraguay by announcing his partner's pregnancy, while the Americans won 4-1.
The 2026 World Cup started in style for the United States, winning 4-1 against Paraguay on Friday evening. A match marked by a moving moment by Gio Reyna. Entering the game, the American attacking midfielder sealed his team's victory in added time with a superb goal from a right-footed outside shot, his first achievement in the World Cup and the tenth for the national team.
But beyond the technical gesture, it was its celebration that left its mark! Immediately after his goal, Reyna ran towards the corner of the pitch, joined by his teammates, substitutes and even coach Mauricio Pochettino. Once the hug was over, he asked for a ball, slipped it under his jersey and mimed the pacifier, the universal wink of footballers to announce the arrival of a baby. Gio Reyna later confirmed that his wife, Chloe, is expecting their first child: “I was waiting for the perfect moment to announce it and this goal was ideal,” he confided.
This goal came sixteen minutes after coming into play, when the score was already largely in favor of the United States. His entourage, notably his partner and his parents (ex-international players Claudio and Danielle Reyna), encouraged him to try his luck further. And the timing couldn't have been better, the fourth American goal arriving in the 98th minute following a magnificent “trivela” which surprised Paraguayan goalkeeper Orlando Gill.
“When I’m on the pitch, I mostly play on instinct,” Reyna explained after the match. I was served well, I saw the space and I tried my luck at the far post. » Reyna’s teammates, like Christian Pulisic, highlighted his talent: “We see these kinds of gestures in training every day with him, he deserves this goal at a moment like this. »
With this clear success, the Americans take three precious points in Group D, notably driven by a double from Folarin Balogun and a goal against their opponent's camp. They will continue against Australia, their next opponent on Friday in Seattle, while Australia and Türkiye must still face each other in this group.