The U.S. team defied expectations in a rousing 4-1 victory over Paraguay in their first game of the tournament.

Captain Tim Ream says the squad is carrying high expectations into the tournament

The U.S. has opened its first home World Cup in 32 years with a dynamic 4-1 victory over Paraguay. Folarin Balogun scored twice in the Americans’ historic three-goal first half.

The United States launched their home World Cup in emphatic fashion Friday, defeating Paraguay 4-1 with a perfectly scripted opening performance to delight a star-studded home…