USA Faces Paraguay in Crucial World Cup Opener

The U.S. men’s national team kicks off their 2026 World Cup campaign against Paraguay this Friday, needing a strong start to top their group and secure a spot in the expanded knockout stage. Coach Pochettino has a loaded attack led by Pulisic, Balogun, Tillman, and McKennie, while veteran Tim Ream anchors defense alongside McKenzie. Balogun’s 19-goal season makes him a likely starter, while Pulisic seeks to rediscover his scoring touch. Expect a three-five-two setup with Dest buzzing on the wings and McKennie/Adams controlling midfield — a tactical battle against Paraguay’s midfield awaits. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/dfa571e2e8169f20