US beat Paraguay 4-1 in dream start for World Cup co-hosts
The United States men's national football team secured a dominant 4-1 victory over Paraguay in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup. The win, witnessed by several high-profile celebrities, places the U.S. in a strong position within Group D.
Why it matters
As co-hosts, the U.S. team's performance is a major focal point for the tournament's success and national interest in the sport.
The win and emphatic scoreline puts the US in the driver's seat to progress from Group D, which also contains Australia and Turkey.
The article is a standard sports recap focusing on match statistics and game events.
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