The U.S. national team kicked off their World Cup journey in the best way possible with a decisive 4-1 victory over Paraguay in the opening match held in Los Angeles.
Following the match, U.S. President Donald Trump congratulated his team on their performance and result, tweeting on his official 'Truth Social' account: "Congratulations to the U.S. team on their big 4-1 win over the talented Paraguay team. Keep it up!"
This victory is seen as an ideal start for the United States, who are co-hosting the World Cup alongside Canada and Mexico, with high hopes for a historic run on home soil.
The American team delivered an impressive performance, dominating the match and securing their first three points, boosting their confidence ahead of their upcoming challenges.
The U.S. is set to face Australia and Turkey in group stage clashes, tests that will be critical in determining their path to the knockout stages.
Although Trump was absent from the stands, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio attended the match and watched from the audience.
It's still unclear if the President will attend any matches during the tournament, but it’s confirmed that he will be present at the final match on July 19 in New Jersey to present the trophy to the winning team.
This win gives the U.S. team a significant morale boost at the start of the tournament, as fans anticipate whether the hosts can continue their positive results and compete in the later stages of the World Cup.