USA vs Paraguay Opens: 2026 World Cup Full Schedule & Venues
USA plays Paraguay in opener on June 12 at SoFi Stadium as World Cup schedule drops. England v Croatia, Brazil v Morocco also set. Full dates and venues here.
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USA plays Paraguay in opener on June 12 at SoFi Stadium as World Cup schedule drops. England v Croatia, Brazil v Morocco also set. Full dates and venues here.
Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith to host Football Daily from Los Angeles for the 2026 World Cup, as Ian Dennis shares tournament life advice.
Tony Popovic's 26-man Socceroos squad includes uncapped strikers Cristian Volpato and Tete Yengi, while four cut include Martin Boyle and Kye Rowles.
Cape Verde beat Serbia 3-0 in World Cup warm-up. Kevin Pina opened scoring, Duarte netted one and assisted. The Blue Sharks continue prep vs Bermuda June 6.
Pavel Sulc (Lyon) in Czech Republic's 26-man World Cup squad, featuring 10 Slavia Prague players. Group A: South Africa, South Korea, Mexico.
South Africa's World Cup departure delayed by visa issues; players cleared but key staff await permits, risking prep for June 11 opener vs Mexico.
Pochettino expressed confidence in Pulisic despite last summer's exit request, as the USMNT takes on Senegal in a crucial World Cup tune-up at 3:30pm ET.
Tyler Fletcher, with only 17 minutes of Premier League action, replaces injured Billy Gilmour in Scotland's World Cup squad after his debut cameo.
Tyler Fletcher receives World Cup call-up after Billy Gilmour's knee injury. The Man United prospect debuted Saturday and now replaces him in Scotland squad.
Czech Republic beat Kosovo 2-1 in a friendly, kicking off World Cup prep. Ladra and Hlozek scored. Final warm-up vs Guatemala on June 5 before Group A.
FIFA confirms major VAR rule changes for the 2026 World Cup, aiming to enhance officiating clarity and consistency across matches in USA, Canada, and Mexico.
South Africa's Bafana Bafana are delayed by visa issues ahead of the World Cup, with minister Gayton McKenzie calling it an embarrassment and demanding answers.
Athletic Club equals second-best World Cup turnout since 1950 as 4 players confirmed for 2026: Simón, Nico, Laporte, Iñaki Williams.
Rafael Leao hints at AC Milan exit after saying he's given 'everything' and seeks a new challenge in another league, with the World Cup his immediate focus.
Australia lost 1-0 to Mexico in their final World Cup tune-up, showing resilience but missing key chances as squad selection decisions intensify.
Mauricio Pochettino names veteran defender Tim Ream as USMNT captain for the 2026 World Cup on home soil, highlighting his leadership and experience.
Iraq defeated Andorra 1-0 in Girona with Ali Youssif's 20th-minute goal as coach Graham Arnold assessed fringe players before naming his final World Cup squad.
Gio Reyna says he's matured since 2022 World Cup controversy, and USMNT's experience will help with 'little details' for 2026.
Mexico isolates squad for 30 days before 2026 World Cup, pulling players from Liga MX playoffs, aiming to replicate the unity that led to 1986 quarter-finals.
Mauricio Pochettino has held initial talks with AC Milan, raising questions about his future with the USMNT ahead of the World Cup starting June 11.