Here's how the USMNT has historically done at the World Cup if they win their first game.

IRVINE, Calif. — Broadly speaking, there is not much to take from the U.S. men’s national team’s 2-1 win over Paraguay last November, even with the two sides set to meet again Friday in the opening ...

USA TODAY's soccer experts are on the ground for USA vs. Paraguay, the USMNT's first 2026 World Cup match today. Here's what to know before kickoff ...

U.S. defender Chris Richards has declared himself ready for the World Cup 2026, less than four weeks after suffering a significant left ankle injury.

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Mauricio Pochettino took some inspiration from the movie “Miracle,” but he’s not planning to emulate Herb Brooks before the U.S. men’s national team faces Paraguay on Friday. “I ...

The U.S. men's side tries to reach the round of 16 for the fourth time in the last five World Cups. Dean Mouhtaropoulos / Getty Images The most hyped World Cup run in recent U.S. men’s national team ...

FIFA 2026 World Cup fever reached epic levels Friday night, with MLS teams hosting watch parties all across the United States. And the USMNT made the experience memorable, cruising to a historic 4-1 ...

INGLEWOOD, Calif. – It’s only 15 miles from the famous Hollywood Sign on Mount Lee down to the shimmering, space-age NFL venue dubbed Los Angeles Stadium for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Yet even here, in ...

The biggest game in USMNT history has a referee. Dutch official Danny Makkelie will take charge of USA vs Paraguay at SoFi Stadium tonight, with Carlos del Cerro Grande operating as VAR.