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U.S. men's national team opens 2026 World Cup with 4-1 win over Paraguay

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 10:07 AM

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

U.S. men's national team opens 2026 World Cup with 4-1 win over Paraguay
Summary

The U.S. men's national soccer team recorded a historic 4-1 victory against Paraguay in their World Cup opener on June 12 in Los Angeles. With this win, the team not only scored four goals in a World Cup match for the first time but also exhibited an unprecedented level of dominance over a quality opponent. This performance signals a significant moment for American soccer, showcasing the potential of the team's younger players under the guidance of coach Mauricio Pochettino. Following this victory, the U.S. enters the tournament with renewed expectations and hopes for advancement in the knockout stages.

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  • •U.S. wins 4-1 against Paraguay in World Cup opener
  • •Historic match features first four-goal game for U.S. in World Cup
  • •Team dominated possession and created multiple scoring opportunities
  • •Coached by Mauricio Pochettino, players like Christian Pulisic excelled
  • •U.S. team's past struggles in World Cup overshadowed by this performance
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  • 10:07 AMYahoo Sports — This was the U.S. soccer breakthrough we'd been waiting to see | Estes
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The U.S. men's national team has never been better in a World Cup than it was in a stunningly dominant win over Paraguay.

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