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Brenden Aaronson discusses USA's home advantage in FIFA World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 11:49 PM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Brenden Aaronson discusses USA's home advantage in FIFA World Cup

Summary

Brenden Aaronson and Antonee Robinson of the USMNT spoke about the unique advantages of playing the FIFA World Cup on home soil as the tournament expands to 48 teams. The team, coming off a 4-1 win against Paraguay, values the extended recovery time between matches, enabling better preparation for their upcoming game against Australia. Both players emphasized the camaraderie and relaxed atmosphere during training, which contributes to team performance. The next match is scheduled for Seattle Stadium.

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•USMNT enjoyed a 4-1 victory against Paraguay last week.
•Players appreciate the longer recovery time between matches.
•Team cohesion has improved through shared activities and downtime.
•Next match against Australia is set for Seattle Stadium.

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11:49 PMYahoo Sports — Brenden Aaronson, Antonee Robinson on USA's Home-Soil Advantage

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IRVINE, Calif. – This FIFA World Cup is different. Not only is it the second in tournament history to be played on home soil here in the United States, but it’s also expanded quite a bit. It’s t...
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