Overview
- Kickoff is 5 p.m. ET at Subaru Park, with coverage on TNT and Max in English and Telemundo and Peacock in Spanish.
- Pochettino told reporters that no player should feel secure about a World Cup place, underscoring competition for November minutes.
- Christian Pulisic and Tyler Adams are out through injury, while Gio Reyna returns seeking to reestablish his role in attack.
- The staff is working with a back-three look that could elevate Auston Trusty and Mark McKenzie, with Matt Freese in contention in goal.
- Paraguay arrives qualified for 2026 and offers a pressing, counter-focused test featuring veterans like Miguel Almirón.