The USMNT goal that broke 20-year World Cup record vs Paraguay

The United States men's national team broke a 20-year World Cup record with an extremely early goal in their 2026 World Cup opener against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium on June 13, 2026. The quick breakthrough by the USMNT as host nation placed the goal among the fastest scored by a host country in World Cup history. The record-setting start provided an immediate release of tension for the home crowd at SoFi Stadium.