USMNT prepares for heated World Cup opener against Paraguay
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 11:47 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
The US Men's National Team is gearing up for their World Cup opener against Paraguay on Friday. Their last encounter resulted in near-violent confrontations, adding anticipation for the upcoming match. With an emphasis on maintaining composure, the squad aims to focus on strategy rather than provoke further tensions. The implications for qualification could be significant, making this opener crucial for both teams.
- •USMNT faces Paraguay in World Cup opener on June 9.
- •Previous match ended in a near-brawl.
- •USMNT focuses on strategy to avoid conflicts.
- •Qualifying stakes for both teams heighten the match's significance.
- 11:47 PMYahoo Sports — US must not be 'too honest' at World Cup, says Roldan
- 9:42 PMESPN Soccer — Roldan: USMNT can't be 'too honest' vs. Paraguay
"World Cup co-hosts the United States can be "too honest" in games and need to improve at soccer's dark arts for their opener against Paraguay, midfielder Cristian Roldan said Tuesday.Roldan, 31, is one of the more experienced members of the United States' 26-man roster, who all trained together for the first time at base camp on Tuesday.
"After their last meeting with Paraguay ended in a near-brawl, the USMNT is steeling itself for another fiery match in Friday's World Cup opener.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 11:47 PMUS must not be 'too honest' at World Cup, says Roldan
World Cup co-hosts the United States can be "too honest" in games and need to improve at soccer's dark arts for their opener against Paraguay, midfielder Cristian Roldan said Tuesday.Roldan, 31, is one of the more experienced members of the United States' 26-man roster, who all trained together for the first time at base camp on Tuesday.
- ESPN SoccerJun 9, 2026, 9:42 PMRoldan: USMNT can't be 'too honest' vs. Paraguay
After their last meeting with Paraguay ended in a near-brawl, the USMNT is steeling itself for another fiery match in Friday's World Cup opener.
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