US President Donald Trump will miss the United States' World Cup opener against Paraguay due to scheduling commitments, but officials say he will remain "engaged throughout this World Cup".

Do you believe in history? It wasn't perfect but the USA made a statement in its emphatic World Cup win over Paraguay.

The U.S. men’s national team got off to a fine start as the striker Balogun scored twice in a convincing victory at SoFi Stadium to kick off the first World Cup on home soil in 30 years.

LOS ANGELES | Xinhua & TASS | The United States recorded its first emphatic victory at a FIFA World Cup since the 1930 tournament. As TASS reported earlier, the Americans opened their home World Cup campaign with a 4-1 win over Paraguay. Prior to that, the United States had achieved victories by a margin of at least …

United States men's national team star Christian Pulisic appears to be "good" after subbing out early in the win over Paraguay.

Team USA made a commanding statement in their World Cup campaign, defeating Paraguay 4-1 in their Group D opener at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Despite a late Paraguayan rally, the co-hosts' attacking…

The United States men's national team delivered a dominant performance in its 2026 FIFA World Cup opener, defeating Paraguay 4-1 at SoFi Stadium in

US President Donald Trump will not attend the United States' FIFA World Cup opener against Paraguay, despite the country co-hosting the tournament with Mexico and Canada.

Playing on home soil, the co-hosts dominated large spells of the Group Stage encounter to secure their biggest-ever win at a FIFA World Cup and extend a strong recent record in the competition's opening phase.

The Americans marked their return to hosting the World Cup with a memorable performance.

Things couldn't have gone much better for the United States in its World Cup opener.

Months before representing the United States on one of the biggest stages in sports, Team USA star Christian Pulisic was embroiled in a bitter breakup with his ex-girlfriend Alexa Melton.

LOS ANGELES, June 12 : U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino has selected Matt Freese over Matt Turner to start in goal in Friday's World Cup match at Los Angeles Stadium while Julio Enciso will make a surprise start for Paraguay despite a recent injury.• U.S. starting lineup includes defender Chris Richards, who

LOS ANGELES, June 12 : U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino has selected Matt Freese over Matt Turner to start in goal in Friday's World Cup match at Los Angeles Stadium while Julio Enciso will make a surprise start for Paraguay despite a recent injury.• U.S. starting lineup includes defender Chris Richards, who

Things couldn't have started much better for the United States in its World Cup opener.

Folarin Balogun fired his second goal into the top far corner of Paraguay's net and then led his American teammates to the corner of their home stadium, reveling in the frenzy created by their historic first half at their World Cup opener.

Nigerian heritage striker Folarin Balogun scored twice as the United States defeated Paraguay 4-1, ending a 96-year wait and making World Cup history.

Team USA put on a dominant display in their Group D opener, defeating Paraguay 4-1 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Folarin Balogun scored twice and Giovanni Reyna added a fourth as the USMNT made an…

Folarin Balogun scored twice in the Americans' three-goal barrage before halftime, and the U.S. opened its first home World Cup in 32 years with its biggest win in the tournament.

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California: Host United States opened their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign dominantly, securing a 4-1 victory over Paraguay on Friday (local time), powered

United States striker, Folarin Balogun, scored twice in their 4-1 victory over Paraguay in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Christian Pulisic did not return to the field for the second half of the United States Men's National Team's World Cup opener against Paraguay, raising

The United States made a dream start to their home FIFA World Cup campaign by producing a series of historic milestones in a commanding 4-1 victory over Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Friday.In front of a crowd of 70,492, the co-hosts raced into...

Folarin Balogun scored two goals as the Americans opened with a 4-1 victory over Paraguay on Friday night in front of a rabid and star-studded crowd at SoFi Stadium.

It was a stadium like any other, packed with American sports fans wearing their favorite team's jerseys and red-white-and-blue face paint, roaring as players took the field. Only this time, the sport was soccer. The U.S. team's home opener in the World Cup against Paraguay on Friday brought tens of…

Folarin Balogun could have played for any one of three countries. He chose the United States, and it paid off with a splashy World Cup debut on home soil.

Folarin Balogun becomes the first American player since 1930 to score multiple goals in a World Cup game as Team USA beats Paraguay 3-1 at home.

Colin Cowherd and Bruce Arena talk about Christian Pulisic and why a USA victory over Paraguay would position the team to win the group.

Roaring crowds wearing stars and stripes came out to support the U.S. men's soccer team in their World Cup opener against Paraguay.

The U.S. celebrates a historic 4-1 World Cup victory over Paraguay, led by Balogun's brace in a thrilling home opener.

The USMNT kicked off their World Cup bid against Paraguay in Los Angeles, taking an early lead through a Damián Bobadilla own goal in under 10 minutes.

Folarin Balogun shines in his World Cup debut, scoring two goals as the U.S. defeats Paraguay 4-1.

INGLEWOOD, California, June 12 : U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino told reporters his team's 4-1 victory over Paraguay in their World Cup opener was the result of a team-first approach rather than the efforts of individual players.It was the first time the U.S. had scored four goals in a World Cup match, with tw

INGLEWOOD, California, June 12 : U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino told reporters his team's 4-1 victory over Paraguay in their World Cup opener was the result of a team-first approach rather than the efforts of individual players.It was the first time the U.S. had scored four goals in a World Cup match, with tw

Although the Super Eagles are absent from the tournament, players of Nigerian descent continue to feature prominently for several competing nations.