Roaring crowds in stars and stripes show up for the US team, and soccer’s moment in their country

The U.S. men's soccer team's World Cup home opener against Paraguay drew over 70,000 fans in California, with the U.S. winning 4-1. The match highlighted soccer's growing popularity in the U.S., driven by younger athletes and immigrant communities, as fans celebrated key goals and expressed enthusiasm for the sport's rising cultural presence.