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Pat McAfee Makes Bold Prediction During USMNT's World Cup Win Over Paraguay

Pat McAfee Makes Bold Prediction During USMNT's World Cup Win Over Paraguay

Summary

The United States Men's National Soccer Team won their opening 2026 World Cup match against Paraguay with a score of 4-1. Pat McAfee, a sports media personality, predicted that the US team will win the entire World Cup based on their strong performance.

Key Facts

  • The US team defeated Paraguay 4-1 in their first 2026 World Cup game.
  • Folarin Balogun scored two goals, becoming the first US player to score multiple World Cup goals in 96 years.
  • Gio Reyna also scored for the US team.
  • Pat McAfee publicly predicted the US will win the World Cup.
  • The US has never won a World Cup in its 11 previous appearances.
  • The US team only won one knockout round game before, in 2002 against Mexico.
  • The US will next play Australia on June 19 in the group stage.
  • Group D includes the US, Paraguay, Australia, and Türkiye, and is viewed as a relatively easier group.
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