US Soccer Starts Off the World Cup with a Huge Win in Front of a Massive Pro-US Crowd in LA - Joe Hoft
Before the game started, President Trump called to wish the US team well and let them know they could go all the way.
ADVERTISEMENTLast night, we received a message of support from POTUS ahead of our World Cup journey. pic.twitter.com/MVPITGldtS
— U.S. Soccer Men’s National Team (@USMNT) June 12, 2026
The National Anthem kicked off the event, with even Tom Cruise singing along.
Wonderful rendition of our National Anthem (with Tom Cruise singing along!). pic.twitter.com/woE2k4h1Mx
— Tom Fitton (@TomFitton) June 13, 2026
The US team’s first game was in LA in a gorgeous stadium in front of a massive crowd dressed in red, white, and blue.
ADVERTISEMENTWhat an unreal crowd tonight! Thanks for showing up and supporting the #USMNT! What an amazing start to the #FIFAWorldCup! pic.twitter.com/SwUfWtKEcv
— Cindy Cone (@cone_cindy) June 13, 2026
After the first goal, the US fans watching outside went crazy.
🚨🚨🚨🚨@Truly United Cam pic.twitter.com/Zf3Z6Ysn1Z
— U.S. Soccer Men’s National Team (@USMNT) June 13, 2026
The US went on to score four goals and beat Paraguay 4 – 1.
Four goals. Three points. pic.twitter.com/YKeYinIqMP
— U.S. Soccer Men’s National Team (@USMNT) June 13, 2026
The coach for the US team realized soccer in America is “massive, is big”.
ADVERTISEMENTMauricio Pochettino was all smiles after the @USMNT‘s win pic.twitter.com/2rDLcycLSH
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 13, 2026
Well done!
Last night, y’all. Wow. Just tremendous for the country and for US Soccer. 🇺🇸⚽💪 pic.twitter.com/7G4AvBYVQx
— Dan Isett 🌵 (@DanIsett) June 13, 2026
A huge win – starting off great.
Congratulations on the great win.A winning start for 🇺🇸#FIFAWorldCup
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) June 13, 2026