The United States men’s national soccer team secured a commanding 4-1 win against Paraguay in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The game, played Saturday at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, marked the start of the tournament co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Paraguay contributed to the scoring with an own goal by Damian Bobadia. The victory places the US team in a strong position within Group Four. This match represents a positive start for the American side as they compete in the expanded 48-team World Cup format. Further details regarding all goalscorers were not provided in the initial report. The game was played in the morning UTC time.