With the U.S. off to a hot start to its home World Cup, learn a bit more about the people these 26 players are as they captivate the country

The U.S. is opening its 2026 World Cup on Friday evening against Paraguay. For the 26 Americans on the team, this match is the culmination of years of hard work and training.

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

The highly anticipated 2026 World Cup is here, and the United States national team has led headlines in the ramp-up to the biggest sporting event in the world. With a USMNT World Cup squad featuring players from some of the top leagues in Europe and across ...

While the U.S. has rejected the Iran soccer team, forcing them to train in Tijuana during this world cup, the border city has rolled out a welcome for a squad caught between sport and geopolitics.

Royal Oak Shrine Catholic Knights’ Jo Malcolm (17) defends Harbor Springs Ram’s Stefi Reskevics (2) in the 2026 MHSAA Division 4 Girls Soccer State Final at DeMartin Soccer Complex, in East Lansing, Mich. on Friday, June 12, 2026. The Rams won, 2-0. Isaac Ritchey | iritchey@mlive.com

Action News 5 heard from some soccer fans who said Friday’s match was a sight to see.

Soccer star Trinity Rodman made a surprise appearance at the 2026 World Cup — and used the memorable moment to debut a new ‘do. Rodman, 24, attended Team USA’s qualifying game against Australia at Lumen Field in Seattle,