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USA dominates Paraguay in World Cup opener; Canada earns first point

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 7:19 AM

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

USA dominates Paraguay in World Cup opener; Canada earns first point

Summary

The USA began its World Cup campaign with a decisive victory against Paraguay in Los Angeles. Christian Pulisic and his teammates displayed strong performance, leading to a significant win that has sparked discussion about the team's potential. Meanwhile, Canada has celebrated a milestone, securing its first-ever point in World Cup history. The matches mark crucial early stages in the tournament, with teams looking to gain momentum for the upcoming fixtures.

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Key Details

•USA beats Paraguay in opening game of World Cup in LA
•Christian Pulisic key in USA's performance
•Canada secures first-ever World Cup point
•Both teams seek to build on their openings
•Upcoming matches will further shape group dynamics

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Seb Hutchinson and Pablo Maurer as the USA begin their World Cup campaign Rate, review, share on Apple Podcasts and join the conversation on email. On the podcast today: the USA … might actually be very good? They blew Paraguay away in their opening game in LA. Christian Pulisic, we owe you a huge apology. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Presented by Max Rushden with Barry Glendenning, Seb Hutchinson and Pablo Iglesias Maurer. Produced by Rory Symon and our executive producer is Joel Grove.

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