The US men’s national team plays Paraguay in the opening match of the World Cup Group D stage at SoFi Stadium. The match takes place with a large home crowd, and the US begins the tournament strongly, according to multiple accounts. Within minutes of the game, some fans express claims online that the tournament is “rigged,” attributing their allegations to events they perceive during the early minutes of play. The reporting highlights that the accusations spread quickly among supporters watching from the stadium and online. However, the articles do not present confirmed evidence of wrongdoing or a formal investigation within the provided text. The focus remains on early fan reaction rather than on verified decisions or misconduct. Overall, the sources describe the same match context—USA vs. Paraguay at a packed SoFi Stadium—and the immediate emergence of “rigged” claims, while providing no corroborated details beyond the fans’ assertions.