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World Cup 2026 enters full swing as the U.S. routs Paraguay

How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

100% centerFirst reported by Mako · Jun 12, 2026
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What happened

The United States opened its 2026 World Cup campaign with a 4-1 win over Paraguay in Los Angeles. The tournament now shifts into a packed nightly schedule, highlighted by Qatar-Switzerland, Brazil-Morocco, Haiti-Scotland, and Australia-Turkey.

  • 01The United States beat Paraguay 4-1 in Los Angeles before 70,492 fans.
  • 02Florian Balogun scored twice, and Giovanni Reyna added the late fourth goal.
  • 03Qatar faces Switzerland, as the World Cup schedule expands to several nightly matches.
  • 04Brazil meets Morocco, with Carlo Ancelotti coaching his first World Cup.
  • 05Haiti returns after 1974, and Turkey returns after 2002.

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N12Center · HebrewJun 13, 2026
World Cup 2026 enters full swing as the U.S. routs Paraguay
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 13, 2026
World Cup 2026 picks up pace as the United States rout Paraguay
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 12, 2026
Canada Hosts Its First-Ever World Cup Match as 2026 Tournament Opens in North America
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 12, 2026
World Cup 2026: Canada and the United States Play Their Openers in North America
N12Center · HebrewJun 12, 2026
World Cup 2026: Canada and the United States Open Their Home Campaigns in North America

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