The U.S. Men’s National Team kicks off its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign Friday on home turf at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. It’s the first time in 32 years that the U.S. is hosting the World Cup, this time as one of three host nations alongside Canada and Mexico.

The U.S. men’s team — which made it to the Round of 16 in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after failing to qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia — faces Paraguay in their opening match. This year’s U.S. team roster includes a mix of World Cup veterans and first-timers.

“You’re playing for 330 million people. That’s a big deal. There’s added responsibility, added eyes. But at the same time, it’s the ultimate goal, the ultimate honor,” U.S. team captain Tim Ream told CBS News.

“I have no doubt that we could potentially win,” he said.

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