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Ream Set to Become Oldest US World Cup Player

6/12/2026

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Summary

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Tim Ream, 38, could become the oldest U.S. World Cup player as United States opens against Paraguay on June 12, 2026 at SoFi Stadium.
Mauricio Pochettino will start Freese in goal and anchor the defense with Antonee Robinson, Sergino Dest and Tim Ream.
DTAI Sports Analytics Lab gives United States a 78% chance to reach the knockout round while betting markets list +6000 (60-to-1) odds of winning the World Cup.

History

Historical Context

1994 saw the United States host the 15th FIFA World Cup (June 17–July 17), a financially successful event that still holds the attendance record of 3,587,538 fans. Coach Bora Milutinovic pointed to veteran defender Alexi Lalas as a key to the U.S. win, its first since 1950. The 2026 squad, managed by Mauricio Pochettino, may mirror that approach by starting 38-year-old Tim Ream.

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Story summary

Tim Ream, 38, could become the oldest U.S. World Cup player as United States opens against Paraguay on June 12, 2026 at SoFi Stadium.
Mauricio Pochettino will start Freese in goal and anchor the defense with Antonee Robinson, Sergino Dest and Tim Ream.
DTAI Sports Analytics Lab gives United States a 78% chance to reach the knockout round while betting markets list +6000 (60-to-1) odds of winning the World Cup.

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