US soccer team prepares for World Cup opener against Paraguay
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 12:26 AM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
The United States men's soccer team is set to face Paraguay in their World Cup opener today. Players express confidence about their identity and preparedness after experiences in the previous World Cup held in Qatar. Midfielder Tyler Adams noted a stronger understanding of game management compared to past tournaments. The US, aiming for a deeper run than their previous quarter-finals in 2002, will also play against Australia on June 19 and Turkey on June 25 in Group D. Forward Christian Pulisic highlighted the importance of these three matches to showcase their capabilities.
- •US plays Paraguay in World Cup opener today
- •Tyler Adams emphasizes team's improved identity
- •US hopes to advance beyond 2002 quarter-finals
- •Next matches are against Australia on June 19 and Turkey on June 25
- •Hosting the tournament presents a chance to inspire growth in soccer
- 12:26 AMYahoo Sports — US feeling 'a lot more comfortable' ahead of World Cup opener
"World Cup co-hosts United States are feeling "a lot more comfortable with our identity" ahead of their tournament opener against Paraguay on Friday after their experience in Qatar four years ago. "Those are games and experiences that you need.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
Soccer•Jun 12, 2026, 2:18 AMFollow live: South Korea, Czechia meet in Group A- Champions League•Jun 12, 2026, 2:05 AMReal Madrid stalwart reacts to Jose Mourinho arrival – “We had our occasional frictions”
- Soccer•Jun 12, 2026, 1:54 AM⚽ Line-ups ready for the clash between South Korea and Czechia
- Soccer•Jun 12, 2026, 1:49 AMBrito, who helped Brazil win the 1970 World Cup, dies at 86
- Saudi Pro League•Jun 12, 2026, 1:44 AMMexico rides emotional crowd support to historic World Cup win over South Africa
- Ligue 1•Jun 12, 2026, 1:40 AMKang-in Lee Agrees to Join Atletico Madrid, PSG Exit Imminent
