U.S. men’s national team ready for World Cup opener against Paraguay in Los Angeles
Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, PK Press Club Chief Correspondent Jonathan Hunt reports live from Los Angeles Stadium on the USMNT’s opening match against Paraguay tonight. Hunt highlights the team’s strong training and determination for a historic victory. USMNT stars share their readiness and focus on winning games to build momentum.
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The California Democratic Party posted on social media Thursday: “You are not allowed to watch the World Cup if you have already voted against immigration.”
That message has come under scrutiny as Americans across the political spectrum prepare to cheer together for Team USA in its World Cup opener against Paraguay.
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Preparations are made at the Soccer House ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Venice Beach in Los Angeles, California on June 6, 2026. (Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)
“Each of these other countries has their own immigration policy, where you can’t just cross the border. The hypocrisy is crazy,” one X user wrote.
Another user wrote: “Why? I don’t even understand the logic of this message. »
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Other harsh and sarcastic responses to the post went viral on X.
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The California Republican Party released a statement in response to the controversial post.
It was a good performance for us Americans, but not enough to win the title of most attractive fan base at the FIFA World Cup. (Bob Self/Florida Times-Union)
“The World Cup is a beautiful event that brings people from all over the world together and should have nothing to do with politics,” said Francisco Bedoya, communications manager for the Republican Party of California. “Rather than trolling on social media, they should put down their phones, touch some grass and enjoy this historic World Cup. But if Democrats want to make it political and continue to divide Americans, then we are here to call out their hypocrisy.”
The United States is co-hosting the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup, the first time it has hosted the event since 1994, alongside Canada and Mexico.
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The United States takes on the majority of the tournament, hosting 78 of the 104 matches in 11 major cities. All high-stakes matches, including the quarterfinals, semifinals and final, will take place in the United States.
Friday’s FIFA World Cup opener will see the United States take on Paraguay at 9 p.m. ET (6 p.m. local) at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. This match is crucial to setting the tone in Group D, which also includes Australia and Turkey.
