Loud cheers greet the U.S. Men’s National Team as players take the field for warm-ups at Los Angeles Stadium.
Kickoff in less than an hour vs. Paraguay.
Update on Christian Pulisic: He will be participating in modified training today in Irvine. He is continuing to be monitored by the medical staff and is officially day-to-day.
The stage is set.
#WorldCup x #USMNT
Training has commenced for the U.S. Men’s National Team at its training camp base site in Orange County, California.
The #USMNT opens its group stage Friday, June 12 vs. Paraguay up the road at Los Angeles Stadium.
Ismail Elfath is one of eight representatives from the U.S. refereeing 2026 World Cup matches. He officiated Japan-Netherlands today in Dallas.
“There is no better platform to showcase how proud I am to represent the USA, my community and to make my country proud.”
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USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino confirmed that defender Chris Richards is available for selection tomorrow.
All 26 players on the roster are available, which puts the U.S. at full strength heading into a match against a physical Paraguay team.
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Chris Richards said he’s feeling good ahead of the USMNT’s group stage opener vs. Paraguay on Friday.
The center back missed the two send-off matches recovering from an ankle injury but returned to full fitness this week training in Irvine.
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#USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino to USA fans following Friday's 4-1 victory in L.A.:
“On behalf of the whole team, massive thank you because the energy that they translated to the team was amazing. We can do amazing things if the fans are in this as well.”
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#USMNT is honing in on its first group stage opponent: Paraguay
‘This game sets the tone for the tournament.’
Just three more days.
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A 4-1 win to start its tournament run on home soil.
The USMNT scored the most goals it ever has in a FIFA World Cup match to defeat Paraguay Friday night at Los Angeles Stadium.
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