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USMNT opens 2026 World Cup with dominant win over Paraguay

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 3:25 AM

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

USMNT opens 2026 World Cup with dominant win over Paraguay
Summary

The USMNT secured a convincing 4-1 victory against Paraguay in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup at SoFi Stadium on June 12. This match marked the first time the U.S. has scored four goals in a World Cup game, and it was their largest margin of victory at the tournament. Historically, winning the opening match often signals a successful progression in the tournament for the U.S. The USMNT's next matches will be against Australia and Turkey in the group stage scheduled for June 19 and June 25, respectively.

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  • •USMNT wins 4-1 against Paraguay on June 12.
  • •Team's four goals are a World Cup record for a single match.
  • •Next match is against Australia on June 19.
  • •Historically, opening match wins lead to strong tournament outcomes.
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Here's how the USMNT has historically done at the World Cup if they win their first game.

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