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USMNT prepares for 2026 World Cup matches against Paraguay and Australia

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 1:40 PM

Last updated Jun 11, 2026

USMNT prepares for 2026 World Cup matches against Paraguay and Australia

Summary

The U.S. Men's National Team (USMNT) is set to kick off the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Paraguay on June 12 at SoFi Stadium. Following a recent 2-1 defeat to Germany in a friendly, the team is looking to leverage its home advantage. USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino will rely on key players like Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie. The Americans will also face Australia on June 19 and Türkiye on June 25 in the group stage. Reaching the knockout round is the team’s goal, and their previous group matches this summer will inform their preparation.

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•USMNT plays Paraguay on June 12 at SoFi Stadium.
•Recent friendly against Germany resulted in a 2-1 loss.
•Pulisic and McKennie are expected to be key players.
•Next matches include Australia on June 19 and Türkiye on June 25.
•Goal is to reach the knockout stage of the tournament.

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