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The U.S. men's national soccer team kicked off its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium on Friday.

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — The U.S. is ready to face Paraguay on Friday night to open its first home World Cup in 32 years.

TORONTO (AP) — Luke Reece never played hockey growing up in the Toronto suburb of Mississauga. Instead, he played soccer, like many Canadians who are now adults. The sport is so popular it has surpassed hockey and all other sports in youth participation,

With 104 World Cup games being played in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, it's like "a Super Bowl every single day for five weeks," U.S. team captain Tim Ream told CBS News.

Ali Abdulla was over the moon when he learned his youth-soccer nonprofit would receive 20 free tickets to the World Cup round of 16 match next month in Seattle. Many of the kids in his African Youth Sports Academy come from low-income,

Looking for USA World Cup gear? Find official Nike jerseys, game tickets, and the full USMNT 2026 schedule here.

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The chase for the FIFA World Cup trophy is officially underway, with local soccer clubs and coaches saying this tournament will help grow the game locally. The United States kicked off its first game against Paraguay Friday night,