USA Begin World Cup Campaign With 4-1 Win Over Paraguay
By Shalom Ikuvbogie
The United States kicked off their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign in emphatic fashion with a 4-1 victory over Paraguay, raising hopes of a strong run in the tournament they are co-hosting.
Playing before a home crowd in Los Angeles, the Americans delivered an impressive display to move to the top of Group D after the opening round of matches.
Former Arsenal forward Folarin Balogun was the standout performer, scoring twice as the hosts took control of the game and underlined their ambitions for the competition.
The result has sparked fresh optimism among supporters, with former England midfielder Danny Murphy describing the United States as a dangerous side capable of troubling top teams in the tournament.
US President Donald Trump also joined the growing confidence around the team, saying the Americans have what it takes to go all the way in the competition.
While the United States celebrated a winning start, fellow co-hosts Canada were held to a 1-1 draw by Bosnia-Herzegovina in their opening fixture.
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The convincing victory places the United States in a strong early position in Group D and provides further evidence of the progress made by the national team ahead of what many hope will be a memorable World Cup on home soil.
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