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2026 FIFA World Cup

Four goals and an electric display: USMNT's World Cup opener was nearly perfect

World Cup co-hosts the United States banished any doubts hanging over the team with a decisive 4-1 victory over Paraguay on Friday.

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USMNT player ratings: Balogun, Pulisic team-best performances lead World Cup opener

Christian Pulisic not worried about injury suffered against Paraguay

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Klinsmann: USMNT could achieve something special at the World Cup

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Gomez: Win vs. Paraguay USMNT's best performance under Pochettino

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Bedlam at the Coliseum as USMNT fans celebrate Gio Reyna's wonder goal

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Fans go wild at the LA Memorial Coliseum as USMNT scores again

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USMNT fans celebrate team's first goal of 2026 World Cup

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PHENOM ON THE MOUND

Jacob Misiorowski throws fastest-tracked pitch by a starting pitcher

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Jacob Misiorowski finishes 15-strikeout night

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MLB SCOREBOARD

MUST-SEE ON THE DIAMOND

Bo Bichette lights up Citi Field with grand slam to put Mets ahead

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Willson Contreras sends HR over the Green Monster

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AROUND THE MAJORS

Is Machado no longer elite? Has Vlad Jr. lost his power? Are Red Sox and Mets cooked? An early verdict on MLB disappointments

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MLB Power Rankings: Two unlikely playoff contenders on the rise

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Sonia Citron makes miraculous buzzer-beater to win it for Mystics

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WNBA SCOREBOARD

WORLD CUP SIGHTS AND SOUNDS

World Cup Daily as it happened: Canada tie Bosnia; Scotland fans run out of beer

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Bosnia fan zone celebrates taking the lead vs. Canada by setting off flares

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WORLD CUP SCOREBOARD

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