The United States began their Group D campaign with a commanding 4-1 victory over Paraguay, recording the highest number of goals ever scored by the Americans in a FIFA World Cup match.
An own goal, a brace from Folarin Balogun and a late strike from Gio Reyna secured an emphatic win for the USA. Paraguay pulled a goal back in the second half through Maurício, but the South Americans were unable to mount a comeback as the hosts sealed a historic opening victory.
