***** Official United States of America vs Paraguay World Cup 2026 Thread *****

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10:03p, 6/12/26
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What a **** you for not blowing the whistle lol
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10:03p, 6/12/26
Wonderboy was celebrating during the goal, didn't look hurt
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In reply to zgolfz85 • 10:03p, 6/12/26
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zgolfz85 said:
Toe shot of the tourney

Outside of boot
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10:04p, 6/12/26
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Let's Go!!!!!!!
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In reply to ja86 • 10:04p, 6/12/26
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ja86 said:
What a **** you for not blowing the whistle lol
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10:04p, 6/12/26
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McKennie was fantastic tonight!
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10:05p, 6/12/26
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Lalas is right.
Weston had a great all around game
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In reply to Rudyjax • 10:05p, 6/12/26
Rudyjax said:
I love chat GPT.

Based on what we've actually seen so far in this tournament window:

Short answer:

YesUSA has looked more impressive than both Mexico and Canada overall.

How it stacks up:

USA (31 vs Paraguay, live)

* More attacking punch and pace
* Breaking lines and getting into dangerous areas consistently
* Paraguay is a tougher, more physical opponent than it looks on paper
* Winning in a more "dominant" way, not just grinding it out

This is the most "complete" performance of the three so far.



Mexico (20 vs South Africa)

* Controlled game, professional win
* But South Africa is generally a lower-tier group opponent
* Mexico looked solid, but not particularly explosive or dominant in chances created

Good result, but not as revealing against stronger resistance.



Canada (11 vs Bosnia & Herzegovina)

* Struggled to separate from a mid-level European side
* Some control, but lacked cutting edge
* Dropping points in a match they'd probably want to win

The least convincing of the three performances.



Big picture read:

Right now:

* USA looks the most dynamic and dangerous
* Mexico looks stable but not scary yet
* Canada looks a step behind in finishing and control

If you're trying to project who has the highest ceiling based on opening games, it's clearly:
USA > Mexico > Canada

If you want, I can go deeper into why the US attack looks different under pressure compared to the other two.

I'd almost put Mexico and Canada on the same level. Mexico won 2-0 against a completely inept South Africa, while Canada was inches away (that miracle goalline clearance off the bar) from a victory over a tenacious BIH.
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10:06p, 6/12/26
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I can't get over how cohesive their play was.
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10:06p, 6/12/26
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Now let's get a Pulisic update!!
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10:06p, 6/12/26
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That's probably the most enjoyable US match I've ever watched. We actually looked like a World Cup class team
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10:06p, 6/12/26
This team is being taught to play so differently than any usa team we've ever seen and I love it.
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10:06p, 6/12/26
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I might not sleep tonight.

That was maybe the best game I've seen us play. Such a complete game from start to finish.

I honestly didn't expect that.
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In reply to nai06 • 10:07p, 6/12/26
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nai06 said:
I can't get over how cohesive their play was.


We've been waiting for years for that. It was glorious to watch.
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10:07p, 6/12/26
I know nothing about soccer, but I think that's the best we've looked in a World Cup Game.
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In reply to Maximus_Meridius • 10:08p, 6/12/26
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Maximus_Meridius said:
That's probably the most enjoyable US match I've ever watched. We actually looked like a World Cup class team


Man, I don't see how this isn't true for anyone. Incredible.
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10:08p, 6/12/26
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All I have to say is Gio Reyna is an enigma.
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10:08p, 6/12/26
Interested to hear what Russell Crowe says on Pulisic
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10:09p, 6/12/26
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Wow

That was fun
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In reply to AgGrad99 • 10:10p, 6/12/26
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AgGrad99 said:
I might not sleep tonight.

That was maybe the best game I've seen us play. Such a complete game from start to finish.

I honestly didn't expect that.

I am so amped up right now just sitting on my couch while my wife is out of town. My cats occasionally woke up when I yelled at the TV
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10:11p, 6/12/26
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Really thinking it has to be "we're up 3-0 and dominate, they've been getting torched by Pulisic the whole half.
Lets not give them 45 minutes of cheap shots at him, as he is vital to us this world cup.
Hes in actual world class form right now
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In reply to YouBet • 10:12p, 6/12/26
YouBet said:
Maximus_Meridius said:
That's probably the most enjoyable US match I've ever watched. We actually looked like a World Cup class team


Man, I don't see how this isn't true for anyone. Incredible.


For a full match I agree. That was a lot of fun.

The release at the end of that Algeria game is still the most intense joy in a moment I've felt when watching a game. I think I jumped on and off the couch about 20 times. Full Tom Cruise on Oprah.
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In reply to PatAg • 10:12p, 6/12/26
PatAg said:
Really thinking it has to be "we're up 3-0 and dominate, they've been getting torched by Pulisic the whole half.
Lets not give them 45 minutes of cheap shots at him, as he is vital to us this world cup.
Hes in actual world class form right now

And then pair him with an in-form striker like Balogun…
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In reply to PatAg • 10:12p, 6/12/26
Until we hear differently I do too. 3-0 1h lead that could have been 5-0. Gotta think we played it safe knowing Paraguay would try to encourage a situation.
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In reply to nai06 • 10:13p, 6/12/26
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nai06 said:
AgGrad99 said:
I might not sleep tonight.

That was maybe the best game I've seen us play. Such a complete game from start to finish.

I honestly didn't expect that.

I am so amped up right now just sitting on my couch while my wife is out of town. My cats occasionally woke up when I yelled at the TV
I scared the crap out of my old dog a couple times
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10:13p, 6/12/26
Where in the hell has that team been the last 4 years?
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10:13p, 6/12/26
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time to watch highlights for the next hour
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In reply to oragator • 10:13p, 6/12/26
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oragator said:
Where in the hell has that team been the last 4 years?
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10:14p, 6/12/26
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We were more athletic and, for once, very well coached. We looked intentional and relentless. Best US Men's team performance ever.
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10:17p, 6/12/26
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That was the best all around performance I've seen from the men's team. Ever. From start to finish.

One word: Pure Class.
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10:17p, 6/12/26
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clearly b/c I watched the game using an antennae my routine is set
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10:18p, 6/12/26
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My son is 8 and has fallen in love with soccer the last 2+ years. This was so awesome to watch with him.
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10:20p, 6/12/26
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The last goal might have been slightly excessive…
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In reply to greg.w.h • 10:21p, 6/12/26
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greg.w.h said:
The last goal might have been slightly excessive…

Differentials matter in pool play. Get the 3 points when you can!
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