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USMNT 2026 World Cup: Carlos Bocanegra names his must-watch player and addresses rising pressure
When asked which player he is most excited to watch for the USMNT at the 2026 World Cup, Carlos Bocanegra looked at the defensive part of the game and picked New York City FC goalkeeper Matt Freese.
The USMNT will play Australia and Paraguay in Group D, as well as third opponent from Europe that will be determined in March
Following the 2026 World Cup draw on Dec. 5, Canada will begin its World Cup campaign in Group B. Canada's best result in the World Cup is a Group stage (1986,2022) finish and enters the 2026 tournament ranked No.
(Photo: The World Cup trophy displayed at the Fifa World Cup 2026 draw at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington DC, December 5, 2025. Credit: Pool via Reuters/Mandel Ngan)