close US men's national soccer team kicks off World Cup run with big win Dan Dakich analyzes the U.S. men's national soccer team's impressive 4-1 World Cup victory against Paraguay. He emphasizes the team's speed and confidence, attributing it to many players' experience at higher levels. This strong start positions the USA team well for their upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 showdown. Final Friday of June. We're here. We're doing it. One week from today, we'll be on the eve of our 250th birthday.