USMNT starts World Cup with 4-1 victory over Paraguay
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 2:00 AM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
The U.S. Men’s National Team began its World Cup campaign with a 4-1 win against Paraguay. Folarin Balogun and Giovanni Reyna scored, as the team drew significant praise for its performance. The match drew nearly 16 million viewers on FOX, nearly double from the previous World Cup opener. The team’s success marks a potential turning point for soccer’s popularity in the U.S. The USMNT is set to play against Australia on June 19.
- •USMNT defeats Paraguay 4-1 in World Cup opener on June 16
- •Nearly 16 million viewers tuned in for the match
- •Folarin Balogun and Giovanni Reyna scored for the U.S.
- •Next match is against Australia on June 19
- •Fans celebrated in stadiums and public spaces across the U.S.
- 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — USMNT Tipped To Change American Sports Forever
"The U.S. Men’s National Team kicked off its World Cup campaign with a convincing victory, defeating Paraguay 4-1. The team’s The USMNT Tipped To Change American Sports Forever first appeared on The Blast
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