Hosts USA launched their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign in style with a commanding 4-1 victory over Paraguay in Group D, while Canada secured a 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Group B on Matchday 2.
The Americans delivered their biggest-ever World Cup win, with Folarin Balogun scoring twice and Gio Reyna adding a late goal. An early own goal and a dominant first-half display helped Mauricio Pochettino’s side race to a 3-0 lead before sealing a memorable opening victory in Los Angeles.
In Toronto, Canada claimed its first World Cup point after seven matches on football’s biggest stage. Substitute Cyle Larin struck in the 78th minute to cancel out Jovo Lukic’s first-half opener for Bosnia and Herzegovina, earning the hosts a hard-fought draw in front of a passionate home crowd.
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