USA opens its 2026 World Cup campaign against Paraguay on June 12 at Los Angeles Stadium, a high-pressure Group D opener for Mauricio Pochettino’s side as the co-hosts try to turn home-field advantage into a fast start. The USMNT enters with Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, Gio Reyna and Folari n Balogun leading one of the program’s deepest squads, though center back Chris Richards’ ankle recovery remains a key storyline after he recently returned to full training. ...read more read less