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USA vs Paraguay: USMNT ends 20-year wait with historic World Cup opener
Published 13 June 2026 ยท sports
USA's FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign got off to a historic start as the hosts' early breakthrough against Paraguay became the third-fastest goal ever scored
USA's FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign got off to a historic start as the hosts' early breakthrough against Paraguay became the third-fastest goal ever scored by a host nation in its opening World Cup match. The seventh-minute strike helped launch a dominant 4-1 victory, with Mauricio Pochettino's side also showcasing their attacking evolution by surpassing their entire goal tally from the 2022 tournament in a single game.
Published: June 13, 2026 โข 11:46 AM IST ยท Updated: June 13, 2026 โข 1:03 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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USA's FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign got off to a historic start as the hosts' early breakthrough against Paraguay became the third-fastest goal ever scored by a host nation in its opening World Cup match.
The seventh-minute strike helped launch a dominant 4-1 victory, with Mauricio Pochettino's side also showcasing their attacking evolution by surpassing their entire goal tally from the 2022 tournament in a single game.