The Four Burning Questions the USMNT Must Answer Ahead of the World Cup

The US Men's National Team (USMNT) will open the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Paraguay on June 12 in Los Angeles. Sports Illustrated outlines four key questions head coach Mauricio Pochettino must resolve before the tournament, with players such as Christian Pulisic and goalkeeper Matt Freese among those under scrutiny. The article examines the critical decisions facing the squad as they prepare for their home World Cup campaign.