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The U.S. men's national team opened the 2026 World Cup with a commanding 4-1 win over Paraguay in Inglewood. This was the first World Cup match on American soil in more than three decades.

The U.S. men's team is set to take on Paraguay in its World Cup opener

US opens its home World Cup with a dynamic 4-1 victory over Paraguay

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The U.S. dazzles in its World Cup opener, dominating Paraguay 4-1

The U.S. dazzles in its World Cup opener, dominating Paraguay 4-1

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