The United States secured a dominant 4-1 victory over Paraguay in their FIFA World Cup opener. The match also featured a historic VAR decision, overturning a mistaken-identity yellow card issued to Tim Ream, marking the first time VAR corrected such a booking in the tournament.
Tim Ream became the oldest USMNT player at a World Cup and the first to benefit from the 'mistaken identity' rule change, where a yellow card was overturned and issued to an opponent for simulation.
The United States began their World Cup campaign with a resounding 4-1 victory against Paraguay. Striker Folarin Balogun scored twice, but concerns arose over Christian Pulisic's fitness.
President Donald Trump called the United States men's national soccer team on Thursday to offer encouragement ahead of their opening match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Head coach Mauricio Pochettino and captain Tim Ream received the call, which was facilitated by Andrew Giuliani. Trump expressed confidence in the team's chances of winning the tournament.
Veteran Tim Ream expresses confidence in the USMNT's ability to advance in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico. He aims to inspire a new generation of fans and players, building on the legacy of the 1994 tournament.
