The World Cup has officially kicked off with a Mexico win over South Africa! Hosts Tamerra Griffin and James McNicholas break down all the early action on today’s episode of Daily Cup. The USMNT begins its highly anticipated against Paraguay. The Athletic’s senior soccer writer Paul Tenorio joins the studio to deliver an essential scouting report on Christian Pulisic, Tyler Adams, and veteran captain Tim Ream. Can this “golden generation” live up to the massive home expectations? Plus, Hannah Vanbiber looks at the lighter side of the tournament, tracking international...

Here’s everything you need to know as the USMMNT tries to start off with a victory and lay a foundation for a deep tournament run.

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We’re finally here! After so many years of preparation, controversies and debates, the World Cup officially starts today. Millions around the world will be glued to television…

The USMNT enters Friday’s World Cup opener having lost three of its last four matches.

MEXICO CITY - Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 in a drama-filled opening match of the World Cup at the Estadio Azteca Thursday, kicking off the biggest...

Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 in a drama-filled opening match of the World Cup at the Estadio Azteca Thursday, kicking off the biggest ever edition of the global football…

The co-hosts' opening day win sparked an explosion of joy - can the U.S. and Canada match them today?

Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 in a drama-filled opening match of the World Cup at the Estadio Azteca Thursday, kicking off the biggest ever edition of the

Mexico secured a 2-0 victory in their World Cup opener against South Africa. The United States and Canada are set to play their first matches today. Julian Quinones and Raul…

All you need to know before the USMNT opens the World Cup against Paraguay

The last time the USA and Paraguay played, the game finished with a bench-clearing brawl. Here’s what you need to know for matchday two.

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Welcome to the premiere of The Athletic FC: Daily Cup! As the biggest World Cup in history kicks off with 48 teams and 104 matches across North America, hosts Tamerra Griffin,…

Mexico opened the World Cup on Thursday with a dominant 2-0 win over South Africa in front of a boisterous home crowd at Mexico City's Azteca Stadium.

Two goals, three red cards and players crying with pride and joy on the pitch – what else did you expect from the first game at this year’s World Cup?

The U.S. men’s national team and its ‘Golden Generation’ play Paraguay in Los Angeles today. Plus, France’s Kylian Mbappé is today’s World Cup spotlight.

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The USMNT kicks off its World Cup campaign on home soil against 40th-ranked Paraguay.

The USMNT won its World Cup opener against Paraguay as pressure mounts on the team to deliver for all of the American soccer business apparatus.

The USMNT's World Cup is off to a rousing start. Here are our writers' first reactions to victory over Paraguay