The Stars and Stripes are scheduled to kick off Group D against Paraguay at the SoFi Stadium on Friday.

There was a familiar face waiting for the U.S. men's national team when they arrived for training ahead of the upcoming World Cup. Gregg Berhalter, their coach at the last World Cup. In one of those scenarios that feels scripted but isn't,

This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering the mental side of sports. Sign up for Peak’s newsletter here. Travis Thomas is a mental performance coach who was the leadership and team dynamics coach for the United States Men’s National Team during the 2022 World Cup.

For the first time since 1994, North America will host a FIFA World Cup. The teams have already flown in from across the world, setting up training camps in Canada, the United States, and Mexico, the host nations.

For the first time since 1994, North America will host a FIFA World Cup. The teams have already flown in from across the world, setting up training camps in Canada, the United States, and Mexico, the host nations.

The roster includes 13 players who were part of the 2022 team in Qatar, led by captain Tim Ream and stars Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie and Tyler Adams. Newcomers include goalkeeper Matt Freese, defender Alex Freeman and forwards Folarin Balogun and Ricardo Pepi.

Diego Luna still has a window to play in the World Cup, but it will depend on the final status of USMNT centre-back Chris Richards' injury.

When filling out Yahoo's 2026 Soccer Pick 'Em game, one of the biggest challenges is what to do with your favorite team. Whether you have high hopes or no hope for the team you root for, how do you balance head and heart when making black-and-white choices with prizes on the line?