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The U.S. men's team is set to take on Paraguay in its World Cup opener

U.S. men's national soccer team](https://www.npr.org/2026/05/26/nx-s1-5835318/2026-world-cup-us-roster-usmnt) kicks off its first group-stage match against Paraguay. This 2026 World Cup

Trump cancels further Iran strikes. And, U.S. men's soccer takes on Paraguay

U.S. men's national soccer team takes on Paraguay today** in its first group-stage match of the 2026 World Cup

Your cheat sheet to the 26 players on the U.S. World Cup team

U.S. Men's National Team is finally ready to play its first game of the [2026 World Cup](https://www.npr.org/series/g-s1-98388/2026-world-cup-north-america) with a match

The World Cup is starting. Here's what to know and how to watch

U.S. Then came the 1994 World Cup](https://www.npr.org/2026/05/09/nx-s1-5795791/2026-history-soccer-fifa-world-cup-fans) The first matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America kick off Thursday with Mexico vs. South Africa and South Korea vs. Czech

How the 1994 World Cup kicked off America's love affair with soccer

first World Cup win for the U.S. men's team since 1950. The team's victory was witnessed by more than [93,000 fans](https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/usa-1994-memorable-matches-rose-bowl-pasadena-california) at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. Sorber

Which World Cup 2026 stadiums will host matches in US, Canada and Mexico?

U.S. - June 26, 2025 General view inside the stadium before the match](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2025-06-27T003358Z_572085888_UP1EL6R01KKAC_RTRMADP_3_SOCCER-CLUB-RBS-RMA-1750984869.jpg?w=770&resize=770%2C513&quality=80) Apart from hosting FIFA Club World Cup matches, the Philadelphia Stadium has also been the venue for the US national

FIFA World Cup 2026 talking points: NFL-style half-time show, kits and more

men’s or women’s – will be played across three countries: the United States, Mexico and Canada. [Sixteen stadiums in 16 cities](/sports/2026/6/3/fifa-world-cup-2026-stadiums-matches-us-canada-mexico) – spread across the eastern, western and central regions of North America – will

She waited decades for Scotland to make the World Cup. At 93, she'll be cheering in person

men and the women. "I've been to the best places, and I've been in some of the worst dive bars around the world!" she says, laughing. She's hoping this World Cup lives

World Cup facts and figures to get you sounding like an expert

first World Cup ever, **Scotland's Craig Gordon** will be competing as the oldest footballer on the global stage and second oldest in World Cup history at 43 years old. ![Scotland goalkeeper Craig Gordon

What are the biggest FIFA World Cup upsets in history?

2026 is the most eagerly awaited sports event of the year. Fans are gearing up to see who scores the most goals, who are the biggest performers on football’s grandest stage, and who wins