Four goals and an electric display: USMNT's World ...

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The U.S. men's national team shattered expectations in its World Cup opener, demolishing Paraguay 4-1 in front of a roaring home crowd. Goals flowed freely as the team unleashed an electric attacking display that silenced pre-tournament skeptics who'd questioned whether the squad could deliver on the sport's biggest stage. Playing as a World Cup co-host, the Americans announced themselves as serious contenders with a dominant performance that set the tone for the tournament ahead.