The United States Men's National Team (USMNT) gets its World Cup quest underway Friday night against Paraguay, and as you can tell by their arrival at the stadium, there's a lot of excitement.The Americans are set to play their first World Cup game on home soil since 1994, and after years of buildup, it's finally time to see the team on the pitch.Of course, first came the arrival at Los Angeles Stadium (known outside the World Cup as SoFi Stadium).WATCH THE WORLD CUP FINAL ON FOX ONEFans started arriving early in the afternoon local time, ready to catch the Red, White and Blue in a World Cup match on home soil.FOX ONES NEW WORLD CUP VIEWING EXPERIENCEMeanwhile, the USMNT posted a video that would have any red-blooded American ready to run through a wall.The team had a two-leg journey to get to the stadium. First, they took buses from their training facility at Great Park Sports Complex in Irvine, California, into Los Angeles to the hotel they'll crash in after the match.Then it was back on the buses to head to Los Angeles Stadium.The Americans are coming into the match favored at +107, according to FOX Sports, but are coming off a 2-1 loss in their last match, a friendly against Germany last week at Chicago's Soldier Field.Meanwhile, Paraguay is coming off a 4-0 thumping of Nicaragua in their final tune-up before the World Cup.The team and coach Mauricio Pochettino also got some well wishes before their first match of the tournament, first from New York Rangers and U.S. Men's Hockey Team head coach Mike Sullivan ahead of the match.Let's see some of that awe-inspiring Olympic gold medal mojo migrate its way from the rink to the pitch!Speaking of which, the USWNT sent their best before kickoff.USA and Paraguay are slated to kick off at 9 p.m. ET on Fox.

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Qatar and Switzerland meet in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group B match on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. ET from San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, San Francisco Bay Area, CA. Qatar, ranked 56th by FIFA, are returning to the World Cup for the first time since 2022, when they became the first host nation to lose all three group matches. Switzerland, ranked 19th by FIFA, are appearing at their 13th World Cup, with their best finish a quarterfinal run achieved in 1934, 1938 and 1954. The Swiss most recently reached the knockout stage in 2022 before losing 6-1 to Portugal in the Round of 16. Below, we'll give you all the details you need to know about how to watch this game. How to Watch Qatar vs. Switzerland Qatar vs. Switzerland Odds Qatar World Cup Schedule Switzerland World Cup Schedule Learn more about Qatar vs. Switzerland and check the full FIFA World Cup schedule on FOX Sports! Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily.

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History was made as the U.S. dropped a 4-bomb on Paraguay.For the first time in history, the U.S. scored at least four goals in a World Cup game.On top of that, Folarin Balogun, 24, became the first American player since 1930 to score multiple goals in a World Cup match. The 4-1 victory over Paraguay also marked the first time the United States won a World Cup game by three goals since 1930, when it also beat Paraguay. Team USA secured the historic win in its 2026 FIFA World Cup opener in Southern California on Friday night.WATCH THE WORLD CUP FINAL ON FOX ONEBalogun's big night marked a historic moment in one of the more fascinating American soccer stories in USMNT history.The U.S. raced to a 3-0 lead, scoring its first goal within the opening seven minutes, and came within one goal of matching the largest World Cup victory in program history. Even with the three-goal advantage, the Americans continued to press for a fourth goal. But after U.S. captain Christian Pulisic went down with an injury, Paraguay found the back of the net in the 73rd minute.But then, in the final seconds, 23-year-old Gio Reyna scored the historic fourth goal to ensure the U.S. earned three points in the World Cup standings.The American scoring barrage started when Paraguay's Damin Bobadilla scored an own goal in the sixth minute, giving the Americans an early lead in the highly anticipated group-stage matchup.American fans packed in SoFi Stadium roared as the USMNT seized an early advantage.FOX ONES NEW WORLD CUP VIEWING EXPERIENCEThen in the 30th minute, the New York native Balogun scored his first-ever World Cup goal, pushing the lead to two.Balogun's strike gave the U.S. a two-goal cushion in the 30th minute, the third-fastest the Americans have reached that mark in a World Cup match. The only time Team USA managed to put the ball in the net sooner was in 2002 against Portugal (29th minute) and in a 1930 meeting with Paraguay (15th minute).Balogun's special night continued just before halftime, when he scored again, sending the crowd into a frenzy. Balogun raced onto a pinpoint pass from teammate Malik Tillman before curling a shot into the top-left corner for a standout goal.Born in Brooklyn to Nigerian parents, but raised in London, Balogun came through the prestigious Arsenal academy. He was discovered at age eight playing in a local "Sunday League" in London and joined the youth academy for Arsenal, one of England's biggest professional clubs.He had the choice to play for the U.S. or England, and when deciding which national team to commit to, he took a vacation to the U.S. in 2023. He felt so much overwhelming support from American fans on social media that it heavily influenced his decision to pledge his international allegiance to the United States.Now, he is America's newest star in a strong start to a World Cup that will be played on home soil for the first time in three decades.

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LOS ANGELES STADIUM Four years ago, at the last FIFA World Cup in Qatar, the U.S. mens national team scored just three goals in four games. It took the team just 45 minutes of the 2026 event to equal that output. And then another 45 minutes to make history. The tournament co-hosts kicked off their World Cup campaign on Friday with aplomb, running out to a three-goal lead in the first half over Paraguay on the strength of two goals from forward Folarin Balogun. The U.S. had not scored three times in the opening stanza of any World Cup since its 2002 opener against Portugal, which began a memorable run to that year's quarterfinals still the best performance at the planets biggest sporting event since the inaugural tournament in 1930. Do you believe in omens? It wasnt a perfect start to the World Cup the Paraguayans pulled one back in the second half before Gio Reyna scored a golazo with the outside of his right foot deep into second half stoppage time but it was close. And with that last score, it became the first time ever the U.S. scored four goals in a men's World Cup match. Here are my takeaways following the USAs dominant 4-1 triumph: 1. USA Makes Its Own Luck In An Empathic Win In baseball, they say the first at-bat of a new season sets the tone for everything that happens after. In the first game of a World Cup, the first goal of the tournament is even more important. The USA got there fewer than seven minutes into Fridays match, following a ferociously intense start. It was a little bit fortunate, with Paraguayan midfielder Damin Bobadilla inadvertentlyturning Weston McKennies attempted feed to forward Folarin Balogun past keeper Orlando Gill for an own goal. But you make your luck at this level, and the Americans certainly did, with defender Alex Freeman starting the play almost 100 yards from the visiting net with a long pass to McKennie, who found Christian Pulisic out wide before getting a return pass from the Stars and Stripes top attacker. It was the third-fastest lead the U.S. has ever taken at a World Cup. For a team looking to make a deep run on home soil this summer, omens dont come much better than that. "The first game is always the most difficult, to get the nerves out of the way," Balogun said. "We were able to do that really quickly." 2. Folarin Balogun Lives Up To The Billing During a lengthy interview last September, the USAs top striker told me that he often daydreamed about lining up for the national anthem in this stadium before the countrys first game at the 2026 World Cup. He surely thought about scoring in it, too. The New York-born, London-reared Balogun, who chose to play for the USA over England three years ago, thought hed found the net in the 28th minute, only for VAR to cancel it out for offside. Three minutes later, Balogun collected a Pulisic pass and beat Gill again. There was no question that this one would count. The 24-year-old wasnt done, putting Mauricio Pochettinos team up by three on the stroke of halftime with his second of the match. It marked the first time in 96 years that any American had a multi-goal performance in a single World Cup match, when Bert Patenaude had a hat trick, also against Paraguay in 1930. It was a strike worthy of history. "It was a dreamy night," Balogun said afterward. "I visualized my debut in the World Cup, scoring, but yeah, the reality did surpass that, scoring two goals, and the second goal was a fantastic goal as well." "The kid's insane, Pulisic said of Balogun. "He's lethal right now in front of goal. We're really lucky to have him." 3. Concern For Christian Pulisic? While Balogun was the obvious Man of the Match, Pulisic was almost as important; Pochettinos No. 10 was at the heart of almost every foray into the Paraguayan side of the field during that pulsating start. But when the second period began, Pulisic was on the bench. There was no immediate word on why. Is he injured? Was it precautionary? Or, with such a lopsided advantage, did Pochettino simply decide to rest arguably his most irreparable offensive weapon ahead of next weeks second Group D encounter, against Australia in Seattle? "We didn't want to take any risks," Pochettino said after the 4-1 win. Television cameras seemed to show Pulisic indicating to his family members that he was fine. But for a player who has frequently battled injury and whos slick dribbling ability and status always invites robust tackles its something to keep an eye on as the first round progresses. "I just got a bit of a kick in the first half, so I'm really hoping that it's nothing," Pulisic explained. "Taking a little bit of precaution today, but I'm hoping I'll be fine the next few days." 4. The Home Team Cant Get Ahead Of Itself Sure, the American players earned the right to celebrate following such a dominant and commanding performance in which they enjoyed almost 70 percent of possession against an opponent that was chasing almost the entire match. U.S. supporters definitely are; how many new fans did this team make over those incredible first 45? Still, they conceded another preventable goal before Reyna added the fourth. Make no mistake: Pochettino will be telling his charges to stay humble and focused, even if history suggests that the squad now already has a foot in the second round. Hes right. There are still two group games left; finishing first will be hugely beneficial if and when they reach the knockout stage. The home team has a ton of momentum, but the hardest work of all remains ahead of it. "There's still a lot more than we want to do," said Pulisic. "Well enjoy this one tonight, spend some time with our families, then we're going to get right back to work. "We can take a deep breath," he added. "There's still so much more we want to accomplish in this tournament." 4 . Next Up Are The Socceroos In Seattle As crucial as taking all three points from their first World Cup match was, beating Australia on June 19 could clinch Group D and make the group finale, back here against Trkiye on June 25, moot depending on other results. (Australia and Trkiye meet on Saturday.) With this one done, that match now becomes the USAs singular focus when Pochettinos squad returns to training at its base in Irvine, California, on Monday.

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After a first half for the ages, USMNT fans got a scare when star Christian Pulisic did not return for the second half of the United States' World Cup opener against Paraguay.The Hershey, Pennsylvania, native, who plays club soccer for AC Milan, assisted on the United States second goal, scored by Folarin Balogun, and was one of the teams most noticeable players throughout the first half.However, when the team emerged from the tunnel, it was revealed that Pulisic had been subbed out in favor of Sebastian Berhalter, son of former USMNT player and coach Gregg Berhalter.WATCH THE WORLD CUP FINAL ON FOX ONEThe thing was, the team did not give any reason for why the change was made.It was reported during the FOX Sports broadcast that Pulisic had indicated to family in the stands that he was OK.After the United States capped off its 4-1 victory, USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino shed light on why the star was substituted. Per The Athletic's Tom Bogert, Pochettino said Pulisic took a kick to the calf that caused some tightness, and the decision to remove him was purely precautionary.FOX ONES NEW WORLD CUP VIEWING EXPERIENCESome of the concern from fans stemmed from Pulisic's recent injury history. He sat out last summer's Gold Cup to rest after playing 50 club matches with AC Milan.The following season, he dealt with several injuries. Most recently, according to ESPN, he missed a match last month because of a lower-back issue.Pulisic is a key piece of the USMNT, and his absence was noticeable in the second half.While Pochettino said the substitution was purely precautionary, American fans will likely remain uneasy until Pulisic is back on the field and fully healthy.

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The second day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup provided some magical moments from the hosts. The U.S. cruised past Paraguay, while Cyle Larin late equalizer ignited an electric atmosphere in Toronto. Here is everything you might have missed from Day 2 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup: Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina United States vs. Paraguay BEST OF THE DAY Assist Of The Day It was a massive moment for Canada in the 78th minute as Cyle Larin expertly controlled, turned, and finished after receiving a brilliant first-time pass from Promise David. The forward's clever one-touch ball, played with the outside of his boot, split the Bosnian defense and found Larin in space. It was a moment of creativity and quality that Canada desperately needed against a disciplined Bosnian back line, with only a touch of ingenuity capable of unlocking their stubborn defensive structure. Save Of The Day A potential Save of the Tournament candidate on match day 2 came from Saed Kolainac, who produced a heroic last-ditch goal-line block in the 53rd minute. His intervention deflected the ball onto the crossbar and out, preserving Bosnia and Herzegovina's lead. Canada eventually found an equalizer later in the match to earn a point, but Kolainac's remarkable defensive play may ultimately prove to be the reason Bosnia escaped Toronto with a valuable draw. Goal Of The Day An incredible goal from Gio Reyna, who curled a trivela with the outside of his boot past the Paraguayan goalkeeper, who had no chance of making the save. Reyna came off the bench after a difficult club season in which he struggled to break into the Borussia Mnchengladbach lineup, but coach Mauricio Pochettino still put his faith in him by including him in the squad. Reyna repaid that trust with a moment of individual brilliance. Moment Of The Day The United States could not have gotten off to a better start, cruising past Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium. It was a rocking atmosphere in Los Angeles as Folarin Balogun bagged a brace, alongside an opening own goal, to lead the U.S. to a 31 victory. It's the kind of performance that can fuel a dream run for the Americans.

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A Ukrainian national who completed U.S. Air Force officer training was recently convicted of five counts after authorities intercepted illegal gun parts from China and uncovered a "ghost gun" 3D printing operation inside his home.A federal jury found Yaroslav Vishnevski, 33, of Harrisburg, Illinois, guilty of receipt or possession of an unregistered short-barreled rifle; manufacturing a National Firearms Act (NFA) weapon without paying special occupancy tax; receipt or possession of an unregistered short-barreled shotgun; receipt or possession of an unregistered silencer; and possession of an Atlas Arms 12-gauge short-barreled shotgun with an obliterated serial number, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Illinois.The investigation was triggered on April 22, 2024, when U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers intercepted a package shipped from China that contained two suspected firearm silencers, according to a criminal complaint obtained by Fox News Digital.SECOND AMENDMENT FIGHTS GROW ACROSS SEVERAL STATES OVER 3D-PRINTED GUN LAWSThe parcel was addressed to Vishnevski's home in southern Illinois.On May 2, 2024, an undercover agent with the Illinois State Police (ISP) dropped the package off on Vishnevski's front porch and watched as Vishnevski retrieved the package and brought it inside, according to court filings.Shortly after he left the house without the package, marked ISP units pulled him over in a traffic stop while a SWAT team executed a search warrant inside the home.MARYLAND MAN ON THE RUN AFTER POLICE ALLEGEDLY FIND MASSIVE STASH OF ILLEGAL GHOST GUNS IN HOMEInside the house and a camper parked outside, federal and state law enforcement allegedly discovered a highly active, illegal weapons workshop.Court documents note authorities seized three 3D printers and a "Ghost Gunner" desktop CNC machine a tool commonly used to mill untraceable "80%" firearm receivers.Investigators reported finding a massive haul of illegal and untraceable weapons, including numerous 3D-printed silencers and firearm frames; privately made, untraceable short-barreled rifles lacking serial numbers; an Atlas Arms 12-gauge short-barreled shotgun with an obliterated serial number; and a Glock 19X modified with an aftermarket stock and vertical foregrip.Federal law requires short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns and silencers to be registered in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record, and manufacturers must pay a special occupancy tax.Vishnevski had no such registrations, according to court filings.Following his convictions, U.S. Attorney Steven D. Weinhoeft told Fox News Digital there is a clear line between criminal enterprises and legal gun ownership.CIVIL LIBERTY ADVOCATES SUE BLUE STATE OVER 'SHOW YOUR PAPERS' GUN LAW"The real world contains nuance, and two things can be true at the same time: We staunchly defend the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding Americans, while simultaneously recognizing that machine guns, short-barreled rifles, silencers illegally imported from China, and untraceable ghost guns present obvious dangers," Weinhoeft said. "The Department of Justice strikes this balance each day aggressively enforcing the criminal laws passed by Congress, while vigorously defending the constitutional rights of responsible gun owners in court."Vishnevski, who is reportedly a U.S. citizen, told Capitol News Illinois he thought the government was surveilling him prior to his arrest because he was born in Ukraine and lived there until the age of 6, before immigrating to the U.S. a year later.He told the outlet he completed Air Force officer training and enrolled at the St. Louis University School of Medicine under orders to serve as an Air Force physician after graduation, but left the program early and transferred to the Individual Ready Reserve.Following his arrest, Vishnevski told the outlet an agent with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) had questioned him about his views on Ukraine and any associations with its citizens.The U.S. Air Force and DHS did not immediately respond to Fox News Digitals requests for comment.

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World Cup co-hosts the United States banished any doubts hanging over the team with a decisive 4-1 victory over Paraguay on Friday.

LOS ANGELES STADIUM I knew this USA team could cook, but it threw some special sauce in on Friday night. The USA gave us a little bit of everything and then some in the first half of its win over Paraguay. Mauricio Pochettinos team was dominant from the opening whistle to the final one. It was a masterclass. Nobody left the stadium early. The fans wanted to give this USA team the love it deserved, and it was rewarded for sticking around in the form of a brilliant Gio Reyna goal to make the scoreline 4-1. I want to note that these ratings come as a prisoner of the moment. It was an incredible night in Los Angeles as the United States dominated. Here we go. Starting XI Freese got the start over Matt Turner, but he wasnt called upon too much Friday. Im being generous, though. He didnt have a starring role, and I dont think he could do too much on the goal. From that positioning with Mauricio through on goal, I dont think there was anything he could do. Im feeling very generous today after that performance, so its an 8 for Freese. I thought Antonee Robinson was more involved in the attack tonight, while Alex Freeman was a bit more disciplined defensively on the right side and Sergio Dest played further up the wing. I praised Freeman during the two friendlies against Senegal and Germany in the buildup to the tournament, and he looked like he belonged tonight. A very encouraging start to the tournament from both. Robinson scored a banger of a volley against Germany last week and continued to look like a threat down the left wing. Hell be a key part of the U.S. attack on that side of the field. I thought Richards leadership was felt early on in this game, especially in the first half. The game started with a half-chance for Paraguay inside the box, but Chris helped calm things down after that alongside his 38-year-old partner. In the second half, they both made mistakes on the goal. Richards gambled maybe a bit too much and didnt make contact with the ball on his first attempt, and then Ream kind of dangled out a leg and didnt make any contact with a Paraguayan player with it. I also want to note that the passing out of the back was good. Ream had a few good balls forward to find Malik Tillman and Weston McKennie in midfield, which is what hes expected to do with that left foot. I thought Tyler was excellent, and I thought Wes was excellent for different reasons. Tyler picked up a silly yellow card, but he covered ground and moved all over the pitch to complement Tillman and McKennie. He remained more disciplined while allowing Tillman and McKennie to have the freedom to move further up the pitch. I thought Westons energy was incredible. The way he was consistently an option in the final third was encouraging, and that was clear on the first U.S. goal. He picked the ball up in midfield and had multiple Paraguayan players around him, but he was able to get the ball out to Christian on the left. The best part, though, is that Wes continued his run after playing the pass and got the USA touch before Damian Bobadilla put the ball into his own net. It was also an encouraging performance from Tillman, who looked like he had a great understanding with Adams. A lot of pressure and responsibility on his shoulders. He came back into form just before this tournament in terms of finding the stat sheet with goals and assists. Hopefully, Pulisics calf injury was nothing too significant. Fantastic in the first half with his movement, creating chances, creating space for other players. Thats how the first goal for the U.S. came. He skipped by two defenders and then picked out a pass to McKennie, whose attempted pass to Balogun was turned into the net. Also of note, Christians chemistry with Flo was excellent. If those first 45 minutes were any indication, the rest of the tournament better watch out. The only reason this rating isn't higher is that he only played 45 minutes. Hopefully, he's ready to go next week to face Australia. Its the goals, its the way he took his goals, and its also his overall play, which I thought was excellent. Obviously, the two great finishes from Flo are worth celebrating, but there was more to his performance. The way he occupied both of Paraguays center backs was great. He was strong throughout the game, held up the ball and really powered the U.S. attack. Flos movement was also great. He ran into the channels very well and was able to play well with a defender on his back. He also led the Americans counter-press against the Paraguayan defense and was spot-on with his movement as a defender. He was a big reason that the Americans game plan worked so well. My man Peter Crouch suggested that Balogun might be looking at a Golden Boot with a start like that to his tournament. Im encouraged to see where his tournament can go on from here. I love Sergio higher up the pitch. Initially, I wasnt so sure. I liked him starting as an attacking fullback, but he thrived having more freedom to simply start farther advanced up the pitch. Sergio having that ability to start further up the pitch really makes him a wild card. Hes unpredictable. Its hard to plan how to defend him because you dont know where hes going to play. Tonight, that caused so many problems for Paraguay. Bonus: A 10 for head coach Mauricio Pochettino. Poch got everything right tonight. First, he picked the right XI. This lineup looked good against Germany without Richards, and his inclusion was a great addition. The approach of how they wanted to create space and maintain width was spot on. The game plan was perfect, much like the USA tonight.

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