Los Angeles: One of the host nations of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the United States, made an impressive start to its campaign by defeating Paraguay 4-1 in a dominant performance.
Playing in Los Angeles, the American team adopted an attacking approach from the opening whistle and established control of the match by scoring three goals in the first half.
The United States maintained its momentum after the break, adding another goal in the second half to extend its lead to 4-0.
Paraguay struggled to mount a significant challenge throughout the game but managed to score a consolation goal in the second half, reducing the deficit. The match ultimately ended with a convincing 4-1 victory for the United States.
Meanwhile, before kickoff, Los Angeles hosted the third colorful opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, attracting a large number of football fans.
The ceremony featured a variety of cultural and entertainment performances, which were warmly received by spectators.
Earlier, the tournament’s first grand opening ceremony was held in Mexico, where spectacular performances by Shakira and Burna Boy energized football fans around the world and added excitement to the start of the global football festival.