USA scores four goals in World Cup opener against Paraguay
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 4:51 AM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
The USA began their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 4-1 win over Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium on June 13. The match featured a dominant first half where the USA scored three goals and sealed the victory with a fourth from Gio Reyna in stoppage time. Under coach Mauricio Pochettino, the team's transformation has led to a high-pressing, attacking style, with many players competing in top European leagues. This marks the USA's first World Cup win by three goals since 1930. The USA will continue their group stage with upcoming matches against Turkey and Australia.
- •USA won 4-1 against Paraguay in their World Cup opener.
- •Three goals were scored in a dominant first half.
- •Gio Reyna added a fourth goal in stoppage time.
- •The USA holds 71% possession during the match.
- •Next matches are against Turkey and Australia in Group D.
- 4:51 AMYahoo Sports — USA start World Cup in style - but can they finally join the elite?
- 4:40 AMBBC Sport — USA start World Cup in style - but can they finally join the elite?
"If there were any doubts that the USA were ready to live up to the pressure of being one of the hosts of the 2026 World Cup, those were dispelled in 45 brilliant minutes against Paraguay on Saturday.
"If there were any doubts that the USA were ready to live up to the pressure of being one of the hosts of the 2026 World Cup, those were dispelled in 45 brilliant minutes against Paraguay on Saturday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 4:51 AMUSA start World Cup in style - but can they finally join the elite?
If there were any doubts that the USA were ready to live up to the pressure of being one of the hosts of the 2026 World Cup, those were dispelled in 45 brilliant minutes against Paraguay on Saturday.
- BBC SportJun 13, 2026, 4:40 AMUSA start World Cup in style - but can they finally join the elite?
If there were any doubts that the USA were ready to live up to the pressure of being one of the hosts of the 2026 World Cup, those were dispelled in 45 brilliant minutes against Paraguay on Saturday.
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