U.S. men's national soccer team begins World Cup play against Paraguay

The U.S. men's national soccer team will open its 2026 World Cup campaign against Paraguay on June 12 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. After missing the 2018 tournament, the team returns with a mix of experienced players and newcomers. In Group D, the U.S. will also face Australia on June 17 and Turkey on June 25. The knockout stage begins on June 28, and potential matchups will depend on the U.S. team's performance in the group stage.

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