USMNT defeats Paraguay 4-1 in World Cup opener

The U.S. men's national soccer team triumphed over Paraguay 4-1 in their opening World Cup match on June 12, 2026, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. This victory comes after a Round of 16 exit in 2022, with the U.S. aiming for deeper progress in the tournament co-hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Key players included Christian Pulisic, and the match featured several significant goals for the U.S. squad. Looking ahead, the USMNT will face Australia next on June 19, followed by Turkey on June 25.

• 3:31 AMYahoo Sports — USMNT wins opening World Cup match against Paraguay 4-1