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

IRVINE: The long-awaited World Cup opener on home soil Friday promises to contain deep shades of red, white and blue for the United States men’s national team. Manager Mauricio…

The Americans' performance in their World Cup opener was so dominant that while fans rejoiced, they also found themselves navigating a bit of disbelief.

USA soccer crushed Paraguay in their 2026 World Cup opener. Folarin Balogun scored back-to-back goals to lead the USMNT to victory.

The U.S. opened its first home World Cup in 32 years with its biggest win in the tournament.

Folarin Balogun chose to play for the U.S. and made a splashy World Cup debut. The 24-year-old striker scored two goals in a 4-1 victory over Paraguay in the Americans' opening…

INGLEWOOD, California, EE.UU. (AP) — Folarin Balogun aportó un doblete en un histórico primer tiempo de tres goles de Estados Unidos, que inauguró su primera Copa del Mundo como…

En Los Ángeles, el local se estrena en la Copa del Mundo con un comienzo impensado de partido

Folarin Balogun made a historic World Cup debut for the USMNT, scoring twice against Paraguay. Born in New York to Nigerian parents and raised in England, Balogun was eligible for…

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

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…

The USMNT's World Cup is off to a rousing start. Here are our writers' first reactions to victory over Paraguay

Folarin Balogun starred in the United States' 4-1 FIFA World Cup 2026 opening victory over Paraguay, scoring two goals, including a spectacular solo effort. The Brooklyn-born…

The US scored only three goals in their four matches at the Qatar World Cup four years ago.

The USMNT secured a commanding 4-1 victory over Paraguay, powered by three first-half goals, including two from Folarin Balogun, in their 2026 World Cup opener.

A relentless first-half surge leaves the hosts firmly in control before Reyna's late flourish against Paraguay

INGLEWOOD: Folarin Balogun scored twice in the Americans’ historic three-goal first half, and the US opened its first home World Cup in 32 years with its biggest win in the…

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

Folarin Balogun had three countries to choose from. On Friday night in Los Angeles, the striker justified his decision in emphatic fashion.

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