The FIFA World Cup 2026 has begun in the United States. The host nation, USA, faced Paraguay in Los Angeles. USA took an early lead in the seventh minute due to an own goal by Paraguay's Damián Bobadilla. Folarin Balogun scored twice before halftime. USA entered the break with a strong 3-0 advantage.

The United States take on Paraguay in their opening World Cup 2026 clash on Saturday

World Cup 2026 Paraguay return from a 16-year absence to face co-hosts the United States at SoFi Stadium on June 12, opening a tight Group D.