U.S. men aim for aggressiveness at 2026 World Cup opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 9:00 AM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
The U.S. men's national soccer team faces Paraguay in their World Cup opener on June 12 in Inglewood, California. Under coach Mauricio Pochettino, the team plans to abandon its 'good guy' image and adopt a more aggressive style of play. Players like Christian Pulisic and Tim Weah emphasized the need for a competitive mentality to gain respect on the world stage. The U.S. has struggled historically at the World Cup, with only one quarterfinal appearance since 1930. The group stage also includes matches against Australia and Turkey as they seek to advance further in the tournament.
- •Match against Paraguay is U.S. men's World Cup opener.
- •Mauricio Pochettino aims for a more aggressive playing style.
- •Team has failed to reach knockout rounds in last three World Cups.
- •Upcoming matches against Australia and Turkey in group stage.
- 9:00 AMYahoo Sports — Americans vow to fight, shed 'good guys' narrative at 2026 World Cup
"The U.S. men vowed to show a new aggression under coach Mauricio Pochettino at the 2026 World Cup, shedding a previous "good guy" narrative.
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