USMNT prepares for World Cup opener against Paraguay with injury updates
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 4:20 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
The United States men's national team gears up to face Paraguay in Los Angeles in three days, following warm-up matches against Senegal and Germany, where they won 3-2 and lost 2-1, respectively. Key players Chris Richards, Tyler Adams, and Antonee Robinson have recent fitness concerns. Richards returned to practice after an ankle injury that kept him out of action. Adams is not injured but is undergoing load management and did not participate in Monday's training. Robinson, who scored against Germany, is expected to be fit after exiting that match with minimal issue. Coach Mauricio Pochettino will be considering rotations as they prepare for the tournament.
- •USA faces Paraguay on June 12 in Los Angeles.
- •Richards returned to full practice after ankle injury.
- •Adams managed his training load but is expected to play.
- •Robinson appears fit after scoring against Germany.
- 4:20 PMYahoo Sports — Fresh injury update on three USMNT stars ahead of World Cup opener vs Paraguay
"Mauricio Pochettino has just three days to prepare his United States team to face Paraguay in Los Angeles. The USA have already played their two warm-up games against Senegal and Germany ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
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