Weston McKennie rose highest in the 88th minute to power home a header and give the United States a thrilling 2-1 victory over Canada in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B opener at SoFi Stadium. The midfielder timed his run perfectly to meet a pinpoint cross and send the home crowd into raptures with the decisive goal.

Canada came agonizingly close to leveling the score six minutes from time when substitute Jonathan David thought he had found the net, only for VAR to disallow the strike for offside after a lengthy review. The decision kept the U.S. ahead and proved crucial in the final outcome.

After the final whistle, Christian Pulisic highlighted the electric atmosphere created by the passionate supporters, noting how the crowd’s energy fueled the team’s performance throughout the match. The narrow victory gives the USA a strong start in the group stage and sets up an intriguing campaign ahead.