The 2026 FIFA World Cup has gotten off to an action-packed start, with host nations Mexico, Canada, and the United States all playing their part in what has been a dramatic opening stretch of matches.
As the tournament moves into its first full week of competition, several unexpected results have already shaken up expectations across the group stage.
The United States opened their campaign in impressive fashion, rolling past Paraguay by a score of 4-1 at Los Angeles Stadium on June 12. Forward Folarin Balogun was a standout performer, netting two goals in the victory and sparking celebrations among his teammates on the pitch.
With early results already turning heads, soccer fans around the world are tuning in to see which nations can maintain momentum heading deeper into the tournament.
