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‘Dream come true’: World Cup fever ignites Los Angeles as USA beat Paraguay
Key takeaways
- Dominating 4-1 victory adds to joy of Team USA fans relishing the opportunity to see football on the brightest stage.
- Not only did his team win their World Cup opener, they did so on home soil – and the 23-year-old got to witness it.
- “This is a dream come true, a serious dream come true.
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Dominating 4-1 victory adds to joy of Team USA fans relishing the opportunity to see football on the brightest stage.
xwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogle Add Al Jazeera on Googleinfo United States fans celebrate after the match against Paraguay [Kiyoshi Mio/Imagn Images via Reuters]By Ali Harb Published On 13 Jun 202613 Jun 2026Los Angeles, United States – Draped with a US flag, Alex Saldivar could hardly contain his broad smile as he exited the stadium after the United States beat Paraguay 4-1.
Not only did his team win their World Cup opener, they did so on home soil – and the 23-year-old got to witness it.
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