Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleUnited States' Giovanni Reyna, right, reacts after scoring his team's fourth goal during the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Paraguay in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) (AP)The United States commenced their home World Cup campaign with a commanding 4-1 victory over Paraguay. Monaco forward Folarin Balogun netted two first-half goals for the US, complemented by an own goal from Paraguay's Damian Bobadilla. The match was attended by several Los Angeles celebrities, including former England captain David Beckham. Earlier, co-hosts Canada earned their inaugural World Cup point by securing a 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto. Substitute Cyle Larin scored Canada's equaliser in the 78th minute, following Jovo Lukic's earlier goal for Bosnia. Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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.

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Football fans in the USA and Canada are gearing up for the FIFA World Cup 2026. The United States starts its tournament against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium. Canada also kicks off its…

All you need to know before the USMNT opens the World Cup against Paraguay

The last time the USA and Paraguay played, the game finished with a bench-clearing brawl. Here’s what you need to know for matchday two.

FIFA World Cup cohosts United States begin their campaign against Paraguay, with Donald Trump's attendance in doubt.

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Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe 2026 World Cup sees 48 nations divided…

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Get the latest news from 2026 FIFA World Cup Day 2 as United States vs. Paraguay and Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina kick off, along with two opening ceremonies.

The United States opens its home World Cup game against Paraguay on Friday at 9 p.m. Eastern at SoFi Stadium. U.S. defender Chris Richards is expected to be available.

Follow live coverage as the United States begins its 2026 World Cup campaign.

The US and Canada take to the pitch today to play their first game of the 2026 World Cup. Follow CNN Sports for live coverage of both matches.

Host nation Canada kicks off their World campaign against Bosnia and Herzegovina from 5am, before the United States take on Paraguay at 11am. Follow all the action.

Host nation Canada have kicked off their World campaign against Bosnia and Herzegovina, before the United States take on Paraguay at 11am. Follow all the action.

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The wait is over as the United States kicks off World Cup play

The fourth game of the 2026 World Cup takes place at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.

Follow USA vs Paraguay LIVE score updates, confirmed lineups, goals, key moments, match stats and post-match analysis from FIFA World Cup 2026.

Folarin Balogun scored twice and an own goal from Damian Bobadilla helped the USMNT beat Paraguay 3-1 in their 2026 World Cup Group D opener at SoFi