Guardian Australia · World Cup 2026

USA bulldoze Paraguay as co-hosts romp to victory in World Cup opener

· By Jeff Rueter
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Across the parking lot from Los Angeles Stadium sits the Forum. In the 1980s, it served as the stage for one of American sports’ most enthralling entertainment outfits: the Los Angeles Lakers. Opening their campaign at the 2026 World Cup in front of 70,492 fans, the US men’s national team embraced the Lakers’ Showti…

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