The United States men's national team kick off their World Cup adventure facing a familiar foe in Paraguay on Friday. Head coach Mauricio Pochettino has continued to say that his team will be judged on their performance at the World Cup,

President Trump said a deal was close, and Iran’s foreign minister said an agreement “has never been closer.” Pakistan’s prime minister went further, claiming the final text of a deal had been agreed to.

The long wait is over for the United States men's national team will begin its World Cup campaign as co-host against a defensively stout Paraguay side at Los Angeles Stadium on Friday, June 12. It’s a crucial match for a United States team entering the tournament with high expectations as a host nation.

President Donald Trump flew into a wild on-air meltdown about the negative press his war is getting. The president launched Operation Epic Fury alongside Israel on February 28, promising that it would be over in a matter of weeks.

The United States begin their massive summer opportunity as they embark on their journey through the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a group stage opener against Paraguay.

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