It's only one game, sure, but the USMNT's win over Paraguay has the underlying stats of a World Cup team destined for a deep run.

Gio Reyna scored a goal in stoppage time that sealed the United States’ 4-1 win over Paraguay.

Paraguay will face Turkey after opening their World Cup campaign against the U.S. Turkey will face Australia in their World Cup opener late on Saturday night. Luckily for Paraguay, Turkey is also coming off a dud,

Jayne Kamin-Oncea been an Associated Press freelance photographer in Los Angeles for the past 10 years. She began her photo career as an AP stringer in Miami in 1978 while at the University of Miami.

President Trump called the USMNT to send support before their first World Cup match vs Paraguay, telling coach Pochettino they could go all the way.

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Christian Pulisic sets up two goals and Folarin Balogun scores twice behind an impressive offensive showcase by the U.S. in a 4-1 World Cup win over Paraguay.