USMNT defeats Paraguay 4-1 in World Cup opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 3:31 AM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
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.
- •USMNT scores a notable 4-1 victory against Paraguay.
- •Match took place at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
- •Christian Pulisic was among the standout players.
- •USMNT will next play Australia on June 19.
- •Tournament co-hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
- 3:31 AMYahoo Sports — USMNT wins opening World Cup match against Paraguay 4-1
"The U.S. men's national team plays Australia next.
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