USA
ParaguayGroup D
Megogo
Los Angeles - SoFi Stadium
Referee : Danny Makkelie (Netherlands)
Balogun F. 31'
Balogun F. 45'
Reyna G. 97'
USA: 24. Freese - 13. Ream - 2. Dest S. (Pepi, 72), 16. Freeman, 5. Robinson A., 3. Richards Chr. - 4. Adams T. - 8. McKennie - 10. Pulisic (Berhalter, 46) - 17. Tillman M. (Reyna G., 82), 20. Balogun F. (Weah, 72)
Substitution: Berhalter (from 46); Weah (from 72); Pepi (from 72); Reyna G. (from 82)
Bench: 1. Turner M., 25. Brady - 6. Trusty, 12. Robinson M., 22. McKenzie M., 23. Scally J. - 15. Roldan, 11. Aaronson - 26. Zendejas, 18. Arfsten - 19. Wright H.
Yellow Cards: Adams T. 59
Paraguay: 12. Gill - 4. Cáceres (Velázquez G., 80), 15. Gómez Gu., 3. Alderete, 6. Alonso J. - 8. Gomez D. (Kaku, 81), 16. Bobadilla (Mauricio, 46), 14. Cubas - 10. Almirón (Sosa Ramón, 80), 19. Enciso - 9. Sanabria (Arce Al., 62)
Substitution: Mauricio (from 46); Arce Al. (from 62); Velázquez G. (from 80); Sosa Ramón (from 80); Kaku (from 81)
Bench: 1. Fernández G., 22. Olveira - 13. Canale, 26. Maidana A., 5. Balbuena - 23. Galarza, 20. Ojeda B. - 24. Caballero - 25. Pitta, 21. Ávalos
Yellow Cards: Cáceres 10; Cubas 50; Gómez Gu. 79; Arce Al. 88; Alonso J. 93
The United States Men’s National Team did more than just secure an emphatic victory in their tournament opener against Paraguay
- Stars and Stripes Rewrite History: USMNT Set New Scoring Record to Equal Century-Old Feat
13.06.26 08:08The United States Men's National Team (USMNT) delivered a breathtaking performance in their 2026 World Cup Group D opener, dismantling Paraguay 4-1 at SoFi Stadium to make a remarkable piece of footballing history
The United States Men’s National Team sent a resounding message to the rest of the world by securing the first blowout victory of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, ruthlessly dismantling Paraguay 4-1
The FIFA World Cup in Brazil was first global football tournament after a twelve-year hiatus caused by the Second World War
With just 75 days remaining until the start of the World Cup, USA suffered a crushing 2–5 defeat
The race is nearly over in the South American qualifiers
Mora became the youngest player ever to start a senior international final in a major tournament
Javier Aguirre's Tactical Return Pays Off
The reigning champions are now just one match away from lifting their 13th Gold Cup
In a tense quarter-final clash, the United States were pushed to the limit
