Winning by three or more goals doesn't happen often for teams opening the World Cup. When it has, what's followed?

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

Mauricio Pochettino’s men started their World Cup with a strong performance – and a 4-1 victory – in Los Angeles on Friday

The U.S. men's national team opened the 2026 World Cup with a 4-1 victory over Paraguay at SoFi Stadium. Here are player ratings.

USA 4-1 Paraguay: Folarin Balogun scored twice as Mauricio Pochettino’s side produced the standout performance of the World Cup so far

Mauricio Pochettino’s positivity doesn’t look quite so outlandish anymore.

INGLEWOOD, California June 12 : Mauricio Pochettino's gameplan worked a treat in the United States' 4-1 win over Paraguay in their World Cup opener on Friday, with the hosts…

INGLEWOOD, California, June 12 : U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino told reporters his team's 4-1 victory over Paraguay in their World Cup opener was the result of a team-first…

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?

The U.S. routed Paraguay, 4-1, to win its World Cup debut under the 54-year-old Argentine.

After a dominant 4-1 win, US coach Pochettino emphasizes teamwork and collective effort in the US World Cup opening victory, refusing to single out individ

The US team got a dream start to their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a 4-1 win over Paraguay.

United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino lavished praise on his players and the American fans after his side romped past Paraguay 4-1 at the Los Angeles Stadium.

This was the first glimpse of Pochettino's World Cup version. And, it was a moment of pure football. Not soccer.

US men's soccer team beats Paraguay 4-1 in World Cup opener. USA to win Group D at 60.5% YES.

El combinado norteamericano mostró grandes cualidades futbolísticas ante los paraguayos.

The team coached by Mauricio Pochettino took center stage and did not hold off in its debut

The U.S. turned in a dynamic performance vs. Paraguay to open the 2026 World Cup. How does it stack up against past great tournament wins?

The US is now in a strong position to progress from Group ‘D’, which also contains next Friday’s opposition Australia, and Turkiye.

Winning by three or more goals doesn't happen often for teams opening the World Cup. When it has, what's followed?

Past stars haven't always been convinced by the current USMNT but couldn't help but be wowed by the U.S.'s 4-1 win