USMNT prepares for World Cup opener against Paraguay on June 12
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 9:51 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
The U.S. men's national soccer team faces Paraguay in their World Cup opener on June 12 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Under head coach Mauricio Pochettino, the team enters with optimism as the players of the golden generation are now in their peak years. The USMNT aims to break a 24-year quarterfinal drought, with a squad that includes key players like Christian Pulisic, Folarin Balogun, and Ricardo Pepi. A successful tournament run is crucial, especially following a coaching transition and mixed results leading up to the World Cup.
- •USMNT vs. Paraguay on June 12, 9 p.m. ET at SoFi Stadium.
- •Christian Pulisic to play a key role as team leader.
- •USMNT looking to advance past the group stage for the first time since 2002.
- •Players like Folarin Balogun and Ricardo Pepi expected to contribute significantly.
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"The USMNT's World Cup team is chiefly made up of players who are considered members of a golden generation, each of them now entering their peak years
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