Cristian Roldan prepares for World Cup after scrappy childhood games
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Cristian Roldan of the U.S. Men's National Team looks ahead to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which began on June 11. He credits his early competitive soccer matches with his brothers for building his love for the sport. Roldan hopes the tournament, taking place near his hometown of Pico Rivera, California, inspires the next generation of players. The USMNT recently achieved a 4-1 victory over Paraguay on June 13 and is set to face Australia on June 19.
- •Cristian Roldan recalls playing soccer with his brothers as formative experiences.
- •The 2026 World Cup features 48 teams across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada.
- •Roldan is excited to play tournament matches in his home country.
- •The USMNT has not won the World Cup and aims for a deep run in the tournament.
- •Next match for the USMNT is against Australia on June 19.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — How Scrappy Soccer Games With His Brother Led USMNT’s Cristian Roldan to the World Cup: ‘I Wanted to Be Just Like Him’
"The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team midfielder tells PEOPLE playing in a World Cup at home is "a dream" for him and his family
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