World Cup kicks off Thursday; USMNT faces Paraguay Friday
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 4:22 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
The World Cup begins Thursday with Mexico facing South Africa. The U.S. men's national team (USMNT) prepares for their opening match against Paraguay on Friday at SoFi Stadium. After their training camp in Irvine, the team finished their preparations, with key players vying for starting positions. Coach Mauricio Pochettino is making final decisions as the tournament approaches.
- •World Cup features 48 teams in this summer's tournament.
- •USMNT competes against Paraguay on June 12.
- •Mexico plays South Africa in the opening match on June 11.
- •USMNT training camp focused on positive preparations.
- •Coach Pochettino finalizing lineup choices ahead of the match.
- 4:22 PMCBS Sports — Footy Fix: The World Cup starts Thursday, USMNT action begins on Friday!
"Get ready as the USMNT prepare for Friday kickoff, and the 48-team field swings into action
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