Co-hosts Canada and the United States got their World Cup campaigns underway, with the US getting off to a flying start, thumping Paraguay 4-1.
Canada was held to a 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina, after going behind thanks to a header from Jovo Lukic.
Southampton's Cyre Larin got the equaliser as Jesse Marsch's side shared the points in their first game.
The US put Paraguay to the sword with an incredible performance, going 3-0 up in the first half thanks to an own goal from Damian Bobadilla and two fabulous goals from Florian Balogun.
The South Americans pulled one back through Mauricio before Gio Reyna scored a lovely outside-the-foot strike in extra time to give the States a perfect start.
Four games are to come today, with Scotland in action against Haiti in a must-win game for Steve Clarke's team.
Qatar play Switzerland in the first game of the day, before Brazil faces Morocco in an exciting affair.
Australia will wrap up day three with their opening game against Turkey.
England have balls, boots and training equipment stolen
England's World Cup preparations were thrown into chaos after match boots, balls, and training equipment were stolen from a vehicle transporting the squad's gear to Kansas City.
The theft occurred while the cargo was being moved from the team's pre-tournament base in West Palm Beach, Florida, to Swope Soccer Village in Missouri.
Thomas Tuchel's team was scheduled to begin training at their World Cup headquarters on Saturday afternoon, with the facility to serve as England's base for at least the next three weeks.
Sources told the Daily Mail that only one football remained from the shipment, raising concerns that boots belonging to star players, including Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham, may have been taken.
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US manager Mauricio Pochettino 'so happy and proud' of his team
Mauricio Pochettino said he is 'so happy and proud' of his team
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US manager Mauricio Pochettino said he is "so happy and proud" of his team's performance against Paraguay, which saw the United States thump their opponents 4-1.
Speaking after the game, the Argentine said: "So, so proud. Players and staff deserved big credit for this performance.
"The most important is the performance and the feeling. We know it is only the start, and it is nothing. It is only one game. Now we need to be intelligent to keep [going] in that direction.
"But we are so happy because the first game is always so difficult, hosting the World Cup, the expectation, but we managed the expectation and pressure.
"The first 45 minutes were amazing, difficult to find a team to play like this. So happy and so proud."
Scotland kick off World Cup campaign with three other games to come
Scotland kicks off their World Cup campaign against Haiti in Group C at Boston Stadium in Massachusetts.
It feels like a game Steve Clarke's side have to win by a considerable margin given the competition in their group with Brazil and Morocco, who are in action at 11pm.
Qatar and Switzerland start day three at 8pm, with a victory for either side putting them top of Group B after one game, following Canada's 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Australia and Turkey play last at 5am in Group D at the BC Place in Vancouver, Canada.
Round-up of day two at the World Cup
The US got off to a flying start on day two
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Day two did not disappoint at the World Cup, as the US got off to winning ways while Canada was held by Bosnia and Herzegovina 1-1.
The States hammered Paraguay 4-1 in a dominant display, sending a message to the rest of the competition.
US Coach Mauricio Pochettino praised his side, saying: "It was the collective approach. Amazing, they were amazing. We can do amazing things if the fans are in this way."
Canada's manager Jesse Marsch praised his substitutes for the impact they made on the game, explaining: "The subs came on and made a big difference. The tempo got higher, and we could see that they were fading.
"So, I told them that we've got them now. It's time to put your foot on the jugular and go for the goal."
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