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The U.S. men's team is set to take on Paraguay in its World Cup opener

Friday's game, the first of three group stage matches for the U.S., has been eight years in the making as a generation of players has reached their prime just in time for a World Cup on home soil.

Curated by Brimstone Editorial Desk · Source: NPR ·
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  • Primary source: NPR
  • Published: Jun 12, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
  • Coverage area: Sports
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