June 12, 2026, 8:26 p.m. MT Now this is how you throw a party. The U.S. men’s national team opened the World Cup with a rollicking performance that will electrify fans across the country and erase a little bit of the stench that’s surrounded the tournament. Folarin Balogun was brilliant, Christian Pulisic was as exceptional as advertised and the USMNT's 4-1 win showed that maybe, just maybe, they can do something special in this tournament.