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USA Opens 2026 World Cup vs Paraguay, 1-0 Win Predicted

6/10/2026

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USA Opens Cup

The United States opens the 2026 World Cup against Paraguay on June 12 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
Mauricio Pochettino will use a three-back formation with Matt Freese in goal while Chris Richards is doubtful, leaving a slot for Miles Robinson or Mark McKenzie.
Christian Pulisic starts left, with projected striker Folarin Balogun leading the attack.
RotoWire predicts a 1-0 USA win with the goal likely from Pulisic or Balogun.

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Roldan Warns

Midfielder Cristian Roldan said the U.S. must get savvier at exaggerating fouls, a strength Paraguay shows.
The November friendly ended in a stoppage-time fracas when Alex Freeman and Gustavo Gómez wrestled for the ball.
Omar Alderete received a red card while Miles Robinson was briefly head-locked, causing coach Mauricio Pochettino to slip onto the field.
Captain Tim Ream called the incident a key benchmark for U.S. team chemistry ahead of the World Cup.
Roldan warned teammates to avoid feeding Paraguay’s gamesmanship, stressing restraint over overreacting to provocations.

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USA Overhauls Set-pieces

Former U.S. internationals Maurice Edu and Walker Zimmerman said the team must overhaul set-piece organization after Germany’s goal showed a lack of urgency.
Team must be clinical, citing Antonee Robinson’s golazo proof they can create danger.
Edu noted Chris Richards finished training Monday and should be fit for Paraguay opener.
Zimmerman said tightened its line to 35 yards to meet Germany’s press alternating a high 4-3-3 and a deeper 4-4-2.

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USA Opens Camp

The U.S. team’s base camp at Great Park opened to 5,500 fans.
U.S. Soccer received 32,000 registrations but capped attendance to stadium limits.
Mayor Larry Agran said the venue now trains players to represent United States rather than defend the nation.
Defender Chris Richards completed his first full practice after ankle ligament tears and stayed on the roster, while Mark McKenzie and goalkeeper Matt Turner recorded video for their families.

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USA Opens Cup

The United States opens the 2026 World Cup against Paraguay on June 12 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
Mauricio Pochettino will use a three-back formation with Matt Freese in goal while Chris Richards is doubtful, leaving a slot for Miles Robinson or Mark McKenzie.
Christian Pulisic starts left, with projected striker Folarin Balogun leading the attack.
RotoWire predicts a 1-0 USA win with the goal likely from Pulisic or Balogun.

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