The United States began its 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign with a decisive 4-1 victory over Paraguay. Playing as a co-host nation, the U.S. demonstrated strong offensive performance in the opening match of the group stage. Meanwhile, fellow host nation Canada faced a setback, drawing against Bosnia and Herzegovina. The results mark a mixed start for the North American co-hosts. Further qualifying matches continued this evening with a contest between Switzerland and Qatar. These early games are setting the stage for a competitive qualifying process as nations vie for a place in the expanded 48-team tournament. The U.S. win provides an early boost in confidence for their qualifying hopes.