World Cup Coverage
US men's national soccer team kicks off World Cup run with big win
What does winning big in a World Cup opener mean? USMNT’s historical comps, cautionary tales
How a three-year search sealed USMNT's ideal World Cup base
U.S. has some of the best players in the world. They just aren’t playing in the 2026 World Cup
Tony Popovic praises Socceroos after historic World Cup opener vs. Turkey
How Folarin Balogun and Alex Freeman are fueling USMNT's early World Cup dominance
Australia's upset hero headlines the three stars of World Cup Day 3
Jesse Bradley on US World Cup win and community outreach

U.S. vs. Paraguay World Cup weather

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LIVE Reaction to the USA's 4-1 victory over Paraguay
Alexi Lalas & Mosse react LIVE to USA's 4-1 World Cup win, Canada's draw & more! Sponsored by Zillow. 2 DAYS AGO・alexi lalas state of the union・19:58 Alexi Lalas' State of the Union

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Pat McAfee makes bold prediction during USMNT's World Cup win over Paraguay
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Ranking USMNT’s top 5 World Cup wins: Where does 2026 opener vs. Paraguay fall?

Australia, Turkey and World Cup

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Australia upsets Turkey to set up key Group D matchup vs. USA soccer
Australia pulled off an upset of Turkey on Saturday, June 13, winning 2-0 and shaking up the expected hierarchy in Group D. It was an impressive overall performance for the Socceroos at BC Place in Vancouver.

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Australia Spoils Turkey's Return to the World Cup With a 2-0 Victory
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4 takeaways from Australia's stunning World Cup win vs. Türkiye to upend Group D

USMNT, Folarin Balogun

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Who is Folarin Balogun, the USA's breakout World Cup star?
Who is Folarin Balogun? Allow the breakout star of the USA's World Cup opening rout of Paraguay tell you himself.

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USMNT's Folarin Balogun shows what really makes America great at World Cup | Opinion
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USMNT World Cup player ratings: Folarin Balogun's dream start leads USA

Christian Pulisic, USA

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Christian Pulisic injury update: Will USA star play World Cup game vs. Australia?

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US star Christian Pulisic addresses injury concerns after World Cup opener
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Christian Pulisic sparks USA new soccer era under Mauricio Pochettino
CBS News on MSN

Referee denied entry into US was talking to "very bad people," official says

Andrew Giuliani, the executive director of the White House's World Cup task force and the son of former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani, said he stood by the U.S.'s decision to reject Omar Artan.
The New York Times

Why are the USA and other World Cup teams kicking the ball straight out of play at kick-off?

Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic app. One notable feature of the World Cup so far has been a somewhat primitive approach from many teams to starting a match.

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