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The 2026 FIFA World Cup is officially rolling, and it’s already delivering drama, goals, and storylines across North America. With 48 teams spread across 16 host cities in the US, Mexico, and Canada, this is the biggest World Cup ever — and the first three days haven’t disappointed.
After the opening day kicked off with wins for Mexico and South Korea, Day 2 (Friday, June 12) brought two more matches that had fans on both sides of the border buzzing. Here’s everything you need to know.
🇺🇸 USMNT 4–1 Paraguay — Group Stage (SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA)
Mauricio Pochettino’s USMNT put on a show in front of a packed SoFi Stadium, racing to a sensational 3-0 halftime lead before closing out a dominant 4-1 victory.
How It Happened
- 7′ — OG Damián Bobadilla: Weston McKennie’s dangerous cross was turned into his own net by the Paraguay midfielder. 1-0.
- 23′ — Folarin Balogun (1): The Monaco striker pounced on a loose ball inside the box and finished calmly. 2-0.
- 45+1′ — Folarin Balogun (2): Balogun struck again in first-half stoppage time, completing his brace. 3-0.
- 55′ — Gio Reyna: A brilliant individual finish made it 4-0.
- 78′ — Paraguay consolation.
Key Note: Christian Pulisic went off at halftime with a knock but said post-match he’s confident it’s not serious.
| Stat | USMNT | Paraguay |
| Goals | 4 | 1 |
| Possession | 58% | 42% |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 3 |
| Corners | 5 | 2 |
🇨🇦 Canada 1–1 Bosnia and Herzegovina — Group Stage (BMO Field, Toronto, ON)
Canada’s first-ever World Cup match as a host nation ended in a hard-fought 1-1 draw. Bosnia and Herzegovina took the lead, but Canada fought back to level things in front of a passionate Toronto crowd.
Trivia: Former Canadian PM Justin Trudeau was spotted at SoFi Stadium supporting his girlfriend Katy Perry (who performed in the USMNT opening ceremony) rather than attending Canada’s match in Toronto.
🌍 Day 1 Recap (June 11)
The tournament opened on Thursday, June 11. Mexico kicked off their campaign with a win in Guadalajara, while South Korea defeated the Czech Republic in a late-night thriller. Mexico shirts sold out across the Bay Area — a sign of massive home support.
| Match | Result | Venue |
| Mexico vs. Opponent | Mexico Win 🏆 | Estadio Akron, Guadalajara |
| South Korea vs. Czech Republic | South Korea Win 🇰🇷 | Various |
📅 Day 3 Preview — Saturday, June 13
Today is a blockbuster day. Brazil vs. Morocco headlines the slate at MetLife Stadium, while defending champions Argentina begin their campaign in Atlanta. DR Congo — back in the World Cup for the first time in 52 years — opened training in Houston wearing leopard print suits befitting their “Leopards” nickname.
🎯 Key Storylines So Far
- Folarin Balogun leads the Golden Boot race (2 goals)
- Solid start for host nation Canada with a draw
- Pulisic injury scare — monitoring this week
- Thomas Partey denied entry to Canada — misses Ghana’s opener vs Panama
- Brazil vs Morocco is today’s must-watch match
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