USA v Paraguay: World Cup 2026 – live
Summary
The United States men's soccer team is preparing to play Paraguay in their first match of the 2026 World Cup, which the US is co-hosting. Key player Chris Richards is back in training and may play, while coach Mauricio Pochettino is focusing on keeping the team relaxed and focused ahead of the game.Key Facts
- Chris Richards is a central defender who has been important to the US team’s defense.
- Richards is fully trained and available, but it is unclear if he will play.
- Coach Mauricio Pochettino emphasizes relaxation to improve concentration for the players.
- Pochettino is an Argentine coach earning $6 million per year, the highest salary in US Soccer history.
- The US World Cup home base is in Irvine, California, where fans attended an open training session.
- The first World Cup match is at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
- Media faced long security checks and hot conditions at the stadium before the match.
- Pochettino joked about technical issues during a public speaking event in the US.
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