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USMNT's Opening World Cup Opponent Loses Star Player to Shocking Injury

USMNT's Opening World Cup Opponent Loses Star Player to Shocking Injury

Summary

Paraguay’s key player, Julio Enciso, was injured during a friendly match against Nicaragua just before the World Cup begins. The injury may affect Paraguay’s performance in Group D, where they face the United States, Australia, and Turkey.

Key Facts

  • The U.S. Men's National Team will face Paraguay in their opening World Cup match in Los Angeles in one week.
  • Julio Enciso, Paraguay’s best player, was injured 20 minutes into a friendly game against Nicaragua.
  • Enciso was taken off the field on a stretcher and will have an MRI to check the injury’s seriousness.
  • Paraguay still won the game against Nicaragua despite Enciso’s injury.
  • Paraguay is in Group D with the United States, Australia, and Turkey for the World Cup.
  • The injury is a setback for Paraguay’s chances in a tough group.
  • Germany’s young attacker Lennart Karl also got injured and will miss the World Cup.
  • The U.S. team hopes to stay healthy in their final friendly match before facing Paraguay.
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