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Results, roster moves, and team news as the United States counts down to its home World Cup.
- Saturday, June 13, 2026 Off the Pitch
USA's opener sets a World Cup TV record: 24.9M US viewers
Team USA's 4-1 win was its most-watched World Cup telecast ever in both English and Spanish. Nearly 16 million tuned in across Fox, Fox One and Tubi, plus another 8.9 million on Telemundo and Peacock — English viewership up 106% on the comparable 2022 game. The bandwagon is rolling; don't miss Australia on June 19.
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- Saturday, June 13, 2026 Off the Pitch
Ticket prices for USA's next games soar after the Paraguay rout
The 4-1 win sent resale demand surging. The cheapest seat for USA-Australia in Seattle climbed above $1,800 — roughly six times FIFA's face value — while prices for the Türkiye finale and a potential Round of 32 jumped 60-plus percent too. Weston McKennie sensed the shift: 'You had five goals today. Hopefully they might not say soccer's boring anymore.'
Australia preview → - Friday, June 12, 2026 Result
USA open the World Cup with a 4-1 rout of Paraguay
A dream start on home soil. An early own goal, a Folarin Balogun double before halftime, and a late Giovanni Reyna strike sent the USMNT top of Group D with a statement opening win at SoFi Stadium.
Result & match report → - Wednesday, June 10, 2026 Opponent News
Enciso scan offers Paraguay hope, but he's a major doubt for the opener
An MRI ruled out a structural muscle tear for the Paraguay forward after the thigh injury he picked up in their 4-0 win over Nicaragua, but a severe contusion still leaves him highly doubtful to face the U.S. on June 12. If he can't go, the explosive Ramón Sosa is expected to come in — a more direct threat down Antonee Robinson's flank.
Opener preview → - Wednesday, June 10, 2026 Match News
Ream: USA must 'enjoy and embrace' a once-in-a-lifetime home World Cup
Speaking before the opener, captain Tim Ream urged his squad to savor a home World Cup they'll 'never get to do again.' The U.S. go in as favorites, but Paraguay arrive in form, having won three of their last four — including a result against fellow host Mexico.
Opener preview → - Wednesday, June 10, 2026 Team News
USMNT settles into its Orange County base camp in Irvine
The U.S. will live and train at Irvine's Great Park for the entire group stage, with around 5,500 locals turning out for the team's first open session on Monday. USL side Orange County SC vacated its stadium for the stay; captain Tim Ream called the buzz around the team 'incredible.'
Captain profile → - Tuesday, June 9, 2026 Match News
Dutch referee Danny Makkelie to officiate USA's World Cup opener
FIFA has handed the June 12 opener against Paraguay to experienced Dutch official Danny Makkelie. There's some history here: the last time Makkelie took charge of a USMNT match was a 2-1 U.S. win over Germany back in 2015.
Opener preview → - Monday, June 8, 2026 Team News
USA's projected XI takes shape ahead of the opener
With the friendlies done, the picture is forming: pundits project Matt Freese in goal, Tim Ream anchoring a flexible back line, Sergiño Dest pushing high, and Folarin Balogun leading the line against Paraguay, with Pulisic the focal point. Pochettino's hybrid shifts between a 4-2-3-1 and a 3-4-2-1.
Opener preview → - Saturday, June 6, 2026 Result
Germany edges USMNT 2-1 in the final World Cup tune-up
Antonee Robinson's 23-yard volley leveled it before Leroy Sané's second-half goal settled a competitive send-off in front of a record Soldier Field crowd. The U.S. now turns to the real thing.
Result & match report → - Friday, June 5, 2026 Team News
Chris Richards an injury doubt heading into the opener
The reigning U.S. Player of the Year is recovering from torn ankle ligaments and missed both warm-ups. The staff is cautiously optimistic he'll be available, but Mark McKenzie has been deputizing at center back.
Player profile → - Friday, June 5, 2026 Opponent News
Paraguay sweat on Julio Enciso fitness before the USA opener
One of Paraguay's most creative attackers was stretchered off in a June 5 friendly against Nicaragua and sent for a scan, leaving his availability for the June 12 meeting with the USA in doubt. It would be a notable loss for a side already short on attacking spark.
Opener preview → - Sunday, May 31, 2026 Result
USA beats Senegal 3-2 in a five-goal Charlotte thriller
Sergiño Dest and Christian Pulisic put the U.S. up early, Sadio Mané hauled Senegal level with a brace, and Folarin Balogun won it off the bench. A confidence-builder against a top-15 side.
Result & match report → - Saturday, May 30, 2026 Team News
Tim Ream named USMNT captain for the World Cup
Pochettino handed the armband to the 38-year-old Charlotte FC center back, who has captained the side in 16 of the Argentine's 23 matches in charge.
Player profile → - Tuesday, May 26, 2026 Roster
Pochettino names the 26-man World Cup roster
Thirteen returnees from the 2022 squad and thirteen World Cup first-timers make up the group. Gio Reyna is in; the final spots went to a mix of European regulars and in-form MLS names.
Full squad →