In pictures: USA and Canada kick off their World Cup campaigns

CNN – US beats Paraguay 4-1: The USA played one of the best halves of soccer in the history of the men’s national team, sending three goals into the Paraguayan net in an incredible first half. The visitors scored one goal in the second half, but couldn’t get closer. The US added a goal in the final seconds, making the final score 4-1.

Opening ceremonies: Future, Tyla, Lisa and Anitta headlined the celebrations in the US ahead of the match. Canada’s ceremony in Toronto featured performances from Alanis Morissette, Michael Bublé and Alessia Cara.

Canada opens with a draw: Canada concluded its opening World Cup match against Bosnia and Herzegovina with a 1-1 draw, scoring a second-half equalizer in front of a hype Toronto crowd.