The United States men's national soccer team delivered a commanding performance in their World Cup opener, defeating Paraguay 4-1 in what is being described as one of the finest halves of football the team has ever produced.
According to Antigua News Room, the USA struck three times in a stunning first half, putting the match firmly beyond Paraguay's reach before the break. The South American side managed a consolation goal in the second half but could not mount a serious comeback. The USA sealed the result with a fourth goal in the dying seconds to confirm the final score.
The match was preceded by a high-energy opening ceremony featuring performances from Future, Tyla, Lisa, and Anitta. Meanwhile, Canada's host city of Toronto held its own ceremony, with Alanis Morissette, Michael Bublé, and Alessia Cara taking the stage to mark the occasion.
Canada also played their opening World Cup fixture, drawing 1-1 with Bosnia and Herzegovina in front of a raucous Toronto crowd. The Canadians fell behind before scoring a second-half equalizer to secure a point in their tournament debut match.
