USMNT prepares for World Cup opener against Paraguay
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 1:26 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
The United States men's national team is set to open its World Cup campaign against Paraguay in Los Angeles on Friday. Manager Mauricio Pochettino, taking the helm for the first time, leads a roster regarded as the strongest in USMNT history. Key players include Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, and Tyler Adams, who are pivotal for the team's success. The squad's preparation included a friendly against Senegal where Pulisic demonstrated his form with a goal and an assist. The USMNT hopes to advance beyond the Round of 16, a feat they have not achieved since the last World Cup.
- •USMNT opens World Cup against Paraguay in Los Angeles on Friday
- •Mauricio Pochettino is the new head coach
- •Christian Pulisic scored in a recent friendly against Senegal
- •Weston McKennie and Tyler Adams are key midfield contributors
- •Team aims to surpass Round of 16 from the last tournament
- 1:26 PMYahoo Sports — USMNT World Cup cheat sheet: What to know about the team's key players
"Surely you remember most of these guys from the last World Cup! But in case you don't, here's a primer on who they are and what they can do.
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