The first U.S. goal in the 2026 World Cup came off the foot of Paraguay's Damián Bobadilla, with an own goal giving USMNT a 1-0 lead.

The 2026 World Cup is officially underway, with co-host Mexico opening the tournament Thursday with a 2-0 win over South Africa at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Julián Quiñones gave El Tri an early lead with the first goal of the tournament just nine minutes in,

Co-hosts Canada begin their World Cup campaign with a deserved draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina.

In Toronto, late substitute Cyle Larin scored in the 78th minute and co-host Canada earned its first point in its third World Cup appearance.

Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026 2nd Opening Ceremony LIVE Updates: Canada are eyeing an equalizer against Bosnia and Herzegovina in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B match,

The US and Canada take to the pitch today to play their first game of the 2026 World Cup. Follow CNN Sports for live coverage of both matches.

For the first time ever the first match of the World Cup is a repeat, as Mexico and South Africa reprise their 2010 showdown

The U.S. is ready to face Paraguay on Friday night to open its first home World Cup in 32 years. A jubilant Southern California crowd arrived early to cheer on an American team with high hopes heading into the final home opener for this tournament’s three co-hosting nations.