On a night of great anticipation, everyone — players, fans, coaches and beyond — met the moment. How high can this U.S. World Cup team soar?

With the U.S. hosting men’s World Cup games for the first time since 1994, the attention is on whether the U.S. can go far under coach Mauricio Pochettino.

The U.S. is ready to face Paraguay to open its first home World Cup in 32 years.