Bettors are splashing down cash on the USMNT ahead of its matchup with Australia, putting the books in a tough spot. Patrick Everson explains.

Tim Howard says USMNT will play Australia off the park after record-breaking 4-1 win over Paraguay drew 24.9 million viewers in World Cup action.

The United States beat Paraguay 4-1 in a historic win at its opening World Cup game on Friday at Los Angeles Stadium. Gio Reyna and Folarin Balogun scored the American goals after an own goal by Paraguay.

The Paraguayan defense was under fire early and often from the U.S., allowing three goals in the first half including an own goal in the seventh minute. Meanwhile, Turkey dominated possession, outpassing the Australians 635-201 last Saturday night in Vancouver, as the Socceroos counterattacked.

United States top Group D after beating Paraguay 4-1, while Australia sit second on goal difference after defeating Turkey 2-0. Both Turkey and Paraguay are on zero points, meaning defeat for either side in this fixture would almost certainly end their World Cup 2026 hopes before the final group game.

Paraguay is officially set to take on the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here is the entire 26-man squad for the Paraguay national team.

The USMNT's opening World Cup win over Paraguay was a massive hit for television viewership, drawing historic numbers.

In a thrilling first match Friday night, the U.S. Men’s soccer team beat Paraguay 4-1 with star striker Falorin Balogun scoring twice. Three games are being played across the country on Saturday, with host cities like Boston on alert for security risks,

USA TODAY's soccer experts are on the ground for USA vs. Paraguay, the USMNT's first 2026 World Cup match today. Here's what to know before kickoff