Team USA celebrates first World Cup 2026 victory. Mauricio Pochettino coaching US soccer players to win first world cup game in Southern California. Christian Pulisic and Folarin Balogun lead the USMNT to a comfortable 4-1 over Paraguay. Team USA started their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with an impressive performance at Sofi Stadium in Los Angeles. The USMNT started in a dynamic 5-3-2 formation. The center back was formed by Chris Richards, who had the experienced Tim Ream