USMNT's Chris Richards Just Did Something Not Done In World Cup Since 1966
Summary
The U.S. men's soccer team won their first match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 4-1 victory over Paraguay. Defender Chris Richards completed all 83 passes he attempted in the game, a perfect performance not seen by any player in the World Cup since 1966.Key Facts
- The match took place at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
- The U.S. team scored 4 goals while Paraguay scored 1.
- Chris Richards is a 26-year-old defender who plays for Crystal Palace.
- Richards had injured his ankle in May but played in the World Cup opener.
- Richards completed 83 passes with 100% accuracy, the most perfect passes in a World Cup match since 1966.
- Folarin Balogun, also a World Cup debutant, scored twice in the game.
- The U.S. has always advanced to the knockout stage when winning their opening World Cup match.
- The U.S. faces Australia next on June 19 to try to strengthen their position in Group D.
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