United States Beats Paraguay 4-1 While Scotland Tops Group C in World Cup Opening Matches

The United States defeated Paraguay 4-1 in a group-stage match at Los Angeles Stadium on June 12, 2026. Christian Pulisic was substituted at halftime with a calf injury and walked gingerly to the team bus after the game. Australia defeated Turkey 2-0 on June 13, 2026, setting up a Group D match between the United States and Australia next Friday.

Scotland defeated Haiti in its opening match in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on June 13 or 14, 2026, marking the team's first World Cup appearance in 28 years and placing it atop Group C. Brazil and Morocco played to a 1-1 draw in Group C. Qatar and Switzerland finished 1-1 on June 14, 2026, giving Qatar its first World Cup point in its second tournament appearance after losing all three group matches while hosting in 2022.

The Netherlands and Japan played to a 2-2 draw in Group F on June 14, 2026. Curaçao, population 158,000, made its World Cup debut against Germany on June 14 or 15, 2026, and led 1-1 for 17 minutes before losing 7-1. Iran is scheduled to play New Zealand at Los Angeles Stadium on June 15, 2026.

France is scheduled to play Senegal on June 16, 2026, in Group I. Argentina is scheduled to play Algeria on June 16, 2026, in Group J.