World Cup: U.S. defender's 100% pass accuracy breaks 60-year-old record

United States defender Chris Richards etched his name in the history books during the 2026 World Cup, achieving a remarkable feat of passing accuracy. In the host nation's dominant 4-1 victory over Paraguay in their opening group stage match at the Los Angeles Stadium, Richards completed all 83 of his passes, maintaining a perfect 100% success rate.

This exceptional performance shatters a long-standing World Cup record. The previous benchmark for the most passes completed with 100% accuracy in a single World Cup match was set in 1966, making Richards' achievement a significant milestone that has stood for 60 years.

Fans and analysts alike marveled at Richards' flawless distribution, with many describing his performance as "alien-level." The U.S. team, buoyed by a vociferous home crowd, asserted control over Paraguay from the outset. They took an early lead through an own goal in just the seventh minute.

Forward Folarin Balogun further solidified the U.S. victory, scoring two goals to lead the team to a comfortable 4-1 win. The Americans' strong performance in their opening match sets a positive tone for their World Cup campaign.

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The performance was on an alien level.