Here's how the USMNT has historically done at the World Cup if they win their first game.

Celebrities at USMNT's World Cup opener: David Beckham, Tom Cruise, others turn up for U.S. vs, Paraguay in L.A. originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

The biggest game in USMNT history has a referee. Dutch official Danny Makkelie will take charge of USA vs Paraguay at SoFi Stadium tonight, with Carlos del Cerro Grande operating as VAR.

USMNT rising star Alex Freeman revealed the powerful, behind-the-scenes message from Christian Pulisic that set the tone for the 2026 World Cup.

Even the most confident United States men's national team wouldn't have predicted Friday's World Cup-opening joyride past Paraguay.

INGLEWOOD, Calif. – It’s only 15 miles from the famous Hollywood Sign on Mount Lee down to the shimmering, space-age NFL venue dubbed Los Angeles Stadium for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Yet even here, in the heart of La-La Land, Mauricio Pochettino warned ...

Donald Trump was booed when he attended the NBA Finals in New York earlier this week -Credit:Getty Images Donald Trump offered a message of support to Mauricio Pochettino’s USMNT ahead of their opening game at the World Cup. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is ...

A postgame prayer circle has become the defining image of the USMNT's World Cup run. Here's the origin story behind it all

FIFA 2026 World Cup fever reached epic levels Friday night, with MLS teams hosting watch parties all across the United States. And the USMNT made the experience memorable, cruising to a historic 4-1 win over Paraguay in their tournament opener in Los Angeles.

USA soccer crushed Paraguay in their 2026 World Cup opener. Folarin Balogun scored back-to-back goals to lead the USMNT to victory.

The United States men's national team is tired of hearing about its traditional shortcomings in World Cup knockout matches. The Americans will look to change that narrative on Wednesday night as they attempt to win their first Cup elimination match in 24 years when they face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32 in Santa Clara,