Day 2 of the 2026 World Cup gave us a tale of two co-hosts. The United States rolled into SoFi Stadium and produced the most complete first half a USMNT team has ever played at a World Cup, beating Paraguay 4-1. Canada, less than three hours later, learned that opening match nerves do not care who is on the marquee — they settled for a 1-1 draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina after needing a deflected Cyle Larin strike to rescue a point. Here is what happened and what it means.
USA 4, Paraguay 1: the cleanest opener in USMNT history
For a generation of American fans raised on tense 1-0 wins and well-intentioned defeats, the first forty-five minutes against Paraguay felt like a different sport. The USMNT scored three before halftime, controlled the centre of the pitch through Tyler Adams and Yunus Musah, and forced Paraguay into mistakes that the best competitive U.S. teams have always punished but rarely with this much conviction.
Christian Pulisic opened the scoring, Folarin Balogun added a second, and Antonee Robinson cut inside for a poacher's finish to make it three at the break. Paraguay pulled one back, but Gio Reyna iced the night with a trivela curler that became an instant highlight reel — his first ever World Cup goal. It is the first four-goal World Cup outing in the history of the U.S. men's team.
The result puts the USMNT in a commanding spot in Group D. A draw in their second fixture would all but lock in qualification with games to spare, and the goal difference cushion may matter when the bracket is drawn.
Canada 1, Bosnia 1: a wake-up call in Toronto
The mood in Toronto was supposed to be a coronation: a packed Toronto Stadium, anthems sung loudly, and a co-host's opener against a Bosnia side ranked outside the world's top thirty. What Canada got instead was an early scare and a long second half of grinding for a draw.
Bosnia's Ermedin Demirović broke the deadlock in the 31st minute after Canada lost the ball in their own half. The hosts huffed and chased without much rhythm until the 78th minute, when Cyle Larin's strike from inside the box took a defender's deflection on its way in. The crowd roared, the bench breathed, and Canada saw out a point that flatters them slightly given the chances Bosnia missed late on.
Group B was always the tournament's hardest read, and this draw makes it harder still. Today's Qatar–Switzerland clash now decides who sits where: a Swiss win would pull them level with Canada and Bosnia, while a Qatar result would crack the group open in unexpected ways.
Three storylines that carry into Matchday 3
- The USMNT can attack now. Reyna, Balogun and Pulisic combined for 22 attempts at goal. Whatever conservatism the USMNT used to play with is gone.
- Canada's midfield needs surgery. Stephen Eustáquio anchored the centre alone for long stretches. Without quicker support, Mexico's group-stage form will look easy by comparison.
- Group B is wide open. One Switzerland result tonight scrambles every assumption about who advances from this group.
Standings snapshot
The USMNT lead Group D on three points, ahead of Paraguay, Australia, and Türkiye. Group B has Canada and Bosnia level on one point apiece, with Switzerland and Qatar still to play their openers. Mexico and South Korea, the two Group A winners from Matchday 1, remain joint leaders of the overall standings; this evening's Group C openers will add another four teams to the mix.
What to watch next
Three Group C openers and the late Group B kickoff are all today, June 13. Brazil vs Morocco is the headline — read our Brazil vs Morocco preview for lineups and tactical context, then follow live scores on Scorelisto soccer as the table updates in real time.
FAQ
What was the final score in USA vs Paraguay? The United States won 4-1 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, with Pulisic, Balogun, Robinson and Reyna on the scoresheet.
Did Canada win their World Cup opener? No — Canada and Bosnia drew 1-1 in Toronto. Cyle Larin equalised in the 78th minute.
Where can I see the updated Group D table? Live group standings and goal differences are available on the Scorelisto soccer page.
Who plays today? Saturday June 13 features Qatar vs Switzerland, Brazil vs Morocco, and Haiti vs Scotland. Australia vs Türkiye begins just after midnight ET.