Los Angeles, United States, June 12, 2026 (AFP) - Pulisic 'ready to battle' Paraguay in US World Cup opener

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2026-06-12

United States star Christian Pulisic said the World Cup co-hosts are "ready to battle" on soccer's biggest stage as they prepare for a potentially bruising opener against Paraguay on Friday. Expecations are running high in the States as the US hosts the tournament for the first time since 1994, alongside Mexico and Canada, and talisman forward Pulisic insisted the squad around him is "able to compete with anyone." "We want to be a real force in......

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