USMNT prepares for World Cup with tight-knit squad dynamics
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 9:04 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
The U.S. men's national team is in Atlanta for pre-World Cup training, with players focusing on upcoming matches. Many squad members have played together since youth levels, fostering strong bonds. This generation, seen as the program's future, seeks to make an impact at the World Cup, which is just days away.
- •USMNT trains in Atlanta ahead of World Cup opener against Paraguay.
- •26-player squad features long-established teammates from youth levels.
- •Coach and players reflect on years of development leading to this moment.
- •Team dynamics likened to a family reunion among players.
- •Players navigate personal milestones while preparing for major tournament.
- 9:04 PMCBS Sports — The USMNT come of age just in time for a World Cup on home soil, but will it make a difference?
"The majority of the USMNT's World Cup squad is made up of players who have competed together since they were teens in the youth national team setup
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