USA prepares for opening match against Paraguay at 2026 World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 12:30 AM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
The United States national soccer team is set to face Paraguay in their opening group match of the 2026 World Cup at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Former World Cup star Marcelo Balboa expressed optimism about the team's potential to make a deep run in the tournament, acknowledging the increased competition with the expanded 48-team format. Balboa highlighted concerns about the lack of a definitive starting goalkeeper and the recent turmoil in U.S. Soccer management. The outcome of this match could be pivotal in determining the team's trajectory in the tournament.
- •USA faces Paraguay on June 12, 2026, in Los Angeles.
- •Marcelo Balboa expresses hope for a successful World Cup run.
- •Concerns exist over the goalkeeper position and team management.
- •The USA prepares in a competitive 48-team World Cup format.
- 12:30 AMYahoo Sports — Can this USA team make a deep World Cun run?
"Marcelo Balboa, one of the stars for the 1994 squad, said it's another enormous opportunity to help grow the game in the USA.
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