- The U.S. opens its home World Cup in Los Angeles vs. Paraguay — a long‑awaited, high‑expectation home kickoff with coach Pochettino bluntly saying, “We need to win.”
- Christian Pulisic headlines an attack likely led up front by Folarin Balogun, while the goalkeeper spot (Matt Freese vs. Matt Turner) and final lineup still feel up for debate.
- Paraguay are a tough, defensively disciplined side (many clean sheets in qualifying), led by veteran Miguel Almirón — though young playmaker Julio Enciso is racing to recover from an injury.
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