United States Defeats Paraguay 4-1 in Opening Match of 2026 FIFA World Cup in Los Angeles
The United States defeated Paraguay 4-1 in Los Angeles during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking the first game of the tournament for the United States. Katy Perry performed at the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Los Angeles. The United States played its first World Cup match on home soil since 1994, according to the Hindu. The opening ceremony took place at SoFi Stadium in Los Aires,
The United States defeated Paraguay 4-1 in Los Angeles during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the first game of the tournament for the United States. Katy Perry performed at the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Los Angeles. According to France24, the opening ceremony took place at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. The United States played its first World Cup match on home soil since 1994, according to the Hindu. According to Al Jazeera, the 2026 FIFA World Cup has three co-host nations, each of which has now staged a game. California Governor Gavin Newsom, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Paraguayan President Santiago Pena attended the United States vs. Paraguay match, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. The national anthem was performed before the match, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune.
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