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U.S. World Cup Team Preps for Opening Match
The U.S. men's national soccer team is set to face Paraguay in its first match of the 2026 World Cup, held on home soil. The team includes 26 players who have been preparing for years.
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The U.S. is opening its 2026 World Cup on Friday evening against Paraguay. For the 26 Americans on the team, this match is the culmination of years of hard work and training.
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