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USMNT Names Ream Captain, Pulisic Scores in 3-2 Win

6/8/2026

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Summary

Story summary

USMNT opens its 2026 World Cup campaign on June 12, 2026 versus Paraguay at SoFi Stadium.
U.S. Soccer announced a 26-man roster on May 26, 2026 in New York City and named Tim Ream captain.
Christian Pulisic scored and assisted in a 3-2 win over Senegal, his first goal since December and first international goal since Nov 18, 2024.

History

Historical Context

When FIFA awarded the United States the 1994 World Cup on July 4 1988, the tournament set attendance records with 3,587,538 fans and spurred stadium projects such as the later SoFi Stadium. Those successes built expectations for the 2026 bid, where the U.S. again fields a squad—captained by Tim Ream—aiming to replicate the historic home-soil impact.

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Story summary

USMNT opens its 2026 World Cup campaign on June 12, 2026 versus Paraguay at SoFi Stadium.
U.S. Soccer announced a 26-man roster on May 26, 2026 in New York City and named Tim Ream captain.
Christian Pulisic scored and assisted in a 3-2 win over Senegal, his first goal since December and first international goal since Nov 18, 2024.

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