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US men's soccer team finishes group stage strong at World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 1:19 AM

Last updated Jun 28, 2026

US men's soccer team finishes group stage strong at World Cup

Summary

The US men's national soccer team concluded the group stage of the World Cup by finishing at the top of Group D after solid victories over Paraguay and Australia. The team's success has sparked greater interest in soccer throughout the United States, coinciding with the country co-hosting the tournament alongside Mexico and Canada. Head coach Mauricio Pochettino highlighted the team's previous achievements, despite a loss to Turkey in their final group match. Off the field, cultural engagement around the tournament has reportedly increased through viral moments and enthusiastic local fan activities. The US opening match against Paraguay attracted nearly 25 million viewers.

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By the Numbers

•US finishes top of Group D in the World Cup
•Defeated Paraguay and Australia but lost to Turkey
•Tournament co-hosted by US, Mexico, and Canada
•Cultural engagement around matches has increased
•Opening match drew nearly 25 million viewers

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What they're saying

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The barnstorming US performance in the World Cup group stage has helped cement the appeal of football for millions of sports-lovers in the country that is co-hosting the tournament along with Mexico and Canada.Solid wins over Paraguay and Australia saw the United States finish top of Group D with more goals for the US men's team than at any past World Cup.
— Yahoo Sports

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