Key facts
- The USMNT defeated Paraguay 4-1 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 opening match.
- Folarin Balogun scored two goals for the United States.
- Christian Pulisic contributed to early goals and was substituted at halftime.
- Canada began its campaign against Bosnia and Herzegovina on June 13.
- Day 3 of the tournament features matches between Qatar-Switzerland, Brazil-Morocco, and Haiti-Scotland.
The United States Men's National Team (USMNT) commenced their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a decisive 4-1 victory over Paraguay at SoFi Stadium on June 12, 2026. Folarin Balogun was the standout performer, netting two goals, while Christian Pulisic played a key role in setting up early scoring opportunities before being substituted at halftime.
Paraguay's Damián Bobadilla inadvertently opened the scoring with an own goal, giving the USA an early advantage. The tournament, co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, is now in full swing with group-stage matches underway.
Canada also began their World Cup journey on June 13 against Bosnia and Herzegovina, with the match scheduled for 12:30 am IST and available for streaming on Zee5. The expanded 48-team tournament is progressing through its opening round of group-stage fixtures.
Day 3 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 features three matches across Groups B and C. The day's action kicks off in the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium with Qatar facing Switzerland at 3 p.m. ET. Subsequently, Brazil will take on Morocco in East Rutherford, New Jersey, at 6 p.m. ET. The final match of the day will see Haiti play Scotland in Foxborough, Massachusetts, at 9 p.m. ET.
Live broadcast and streaming options in the US include channels like FOX, Fox Sports 1, Telemundo, Universo, Fubo, YT TV, and Hulu. In Canada, viewers can watch on TSN, CTV, and RDS.