Live score: The United States national team crushed Paraguay 4-1 in the first Group D match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage.
On 13 June 2026, the opening Group D match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup took place at SoFi Stadium. It featured the co-hosts, the American team led by Argentine coach Mauricio Pochettino, facing Paraguay, coached by fellow Argentine Gustavo Alfaro.
The result saw the American team defeat Paraguay 4-1. The USA's goals came from an own goal by Damian Bobadilla in the 7th minute, Folarin Balogun in the 31st and 45+5 minutes, and Giovanni Reyna in the 90+8 minute. Paraguay's lone goal was scored by Mauricio in the 73rd minute. This victory secured three points for the co-hosts in their opening match.
In the next fixtures, the USA will face Australia on the night of 19 June, kicking off at 02:00 Thailand time, while Paraguay will play Turkey on 20 June at 10:00 Thailand time.