USA soccer team dominates Paraguay 4-1 in World Cup opener
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
The United States men's national soccer team achieved a historic 4-1 victory over Paraguay during their World Cup match on June 13, 2026. This win marked the largest margin of victory for the USA in a men's World Cup game, matching the record set 96 years ago. The team displayed an impressive performance, scoring three goals in the first half, and showcased a free-flowing style of play that has drawn praise from players and coaches alike. Christian Pulisic contributed significantly before being substituted at halftime due to a minor injury. The match is part of the highly anticipated World Cup tournament in the U.S.
- •USA wins against Paraguay 4-1 in World Cup opener.
- •Match held at Los Angeles Stadium on June 13, 2026.
- •Largest victory margin for USA in men's World Cup history.
- •Christian Pulisic leads with assists before halftime substitution.
- •Team displays dynamic and free-flowing style of play.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — In a USA win for the history books, what stood out most was the ‘fun’ and free nature of it
- 11:00 AMThe Guardian Sport — In a USA win for the history books, what stood out most was the ‘fun’ and free nature of it
"The United States are no longer a workmanlike outfit built on grit and grind – and Mauricio Pochettino says they are ‘winning a lot of fans’ To find a precedent for the United States’ win over Paraguay, one must return to a time when World Cup teams were forced to drop out due to the Great Depression, and the ones who did make it arrived via ship, playing with a leather ball held together by seam and laces. The dominant 4-1 win matched a 96-year-old landmark – the largest margin of victory for the USA in a men’s World Cup game (they won 3-0 twice in the inaugural 1930 tournament, against Belgium and, in a neat bit of symmetry, Paraguay). Continue reading...
"The United States are no longer a workmanlike outfit built on grit and grind – and Mauricio Pochettino says they are ‘winning a lot of fans’
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 11:00 AMIn a USA win for the history books, what stood out most was the ‘fun’ and free nature of it
The United States are no longer a workmanlike outfit built on grit and grind – and Mauricio Pochettino says they are ‘winning a lot of fans’
- The Guardian SportJun 13, 2026, 11:00 AMIn a USA win for the history books, what stood out most was the ‘fun’ and free nature of it
The United States are no longer a workmanlike outfit built on grit and grind – and Mauricio Pochettino says they are ‘winning a lot of fans’ To find a precedent for the United States’ win over Paraguay, one must return to a time when World Cup teams were forced to drop out due to the Great Depression, and the ones who did make it arrived via ship, playing with a leather ball held together by seam and laces. The dominant 4-1 win matched a 96-year-old landmark – the largest margin of victory for the USA in a men’s World Cup game (they won 3-0 twice in the inaugural 1930 tournament, against Belgium and, in a neat bit of symmetry, Paraguay). Continue reading...
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