USMNT fans euphoric at World Cup opener watch parties | MLSSoccer.com

FIFA 2026 World Cup fever reached epic levels Friday night, with MLS teams hosting watch parties all across the United States.

And the USMNT made the experience memorable, cruising to a historic 4-1 win over Paraguay in their tournament opener in Los Angeles.

From coast to coast, check out the scenes below as head coach Mauricio Pochettino’s team moved atop Group D via a rousing victory.

USA 1, Paraguay 0: Own goal

The USMNT opened the scoring in the 7th minute when Paraguay midfielder Damián Bobadilla deflected in Weston McKennie’s pass for an own goal.

All around the country, anticipation and tension gave way to raucous celebrations for the co-hosts.

SCENES IN SEATTLE ‼️ pic.twitter.com/AnUgQE6RFM

— Seattle Sounders FC (@SoundersFC) June 13, 2026

ATLANTA FAN FEST SCENES 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/D7Ci2tDufT

— Atlanta United FC (@ATLUTD) June 13, 2026

San Diego’s reaction to USA’s goal 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/MWeV9xoSbK

— San Diego FC (@sandiegofc) June 13, 2026

USA 2, Paraguay 0: Folarin Balogun

USMNT striker Folarin Balogun scored his first of two goals on the night, side-footing home Christian Pulisic’s low cross in the 31st minute.

POV: you’re at the largest viewing party in the Bay Area and Team USA just scored 🌟 pic.twitter.com/bLKfc4bSyU

— San Jose Earthquakes (@SJEarthquakes) June 13, 2026

THE VIBES ARE VIBING 🔥 pic.twitter.com/NPbCmP0biC

— The Crew (@ColumbusCrew) June 13, 2026

USA 3, Paraguay 0: Folarin Balogun

Sending the vibes to another level, Balogun curled home a left-footed stunner deep into first-half stoppage time (45+5′) to cap arguably the USMNT’s best-ever half at the World Cup.

How we’re feeling at half ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/3BHi6T08ss

— Minnesota United FC (@MNUFC) June 13, 2026

ABSOLUTE SCENES TO END THE FIRST HALF 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/To1at7BHxk

— Colorado Rapids (@ColoradoRapids) June 13, 2026

The party is on in ATX! 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/ujlZxphkfz

— Austin FC (@AustinFC) June 13, 2026

USA 4, Paraguay 1: Giovanni Reyna

While Paraguay pulled a goal back in the 73rd minute, Giovanni Reyna put an exclamation point on the USMNT’s dominant display with a 98th-minute stunner.

The New York City FC youth product gave the Yanks their most-ever goals in a World Cup game (four) and tied their largest margin of victory at the tournament.

NOT 1 NOT 2 NOT 3 BUT 4 GOALS pic.twitter.com/t0XucditV7

— D.C. United (@dcunited) June 13, 2026

WHAT A CRAZY MOMENT pic.twitter.com/F8KzPTUKxY

— San Diego FC (@sandiegofc) June 13, 2026

— San Jose Earthquakes (@SJEarthquakes) June 13, 2026