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For the first time in eight years, the U.S. men’s national team is playing in a FIFA World Cup, in a crucial opening match with Wales.
The Group B match kicked off at 2 p.m. Eastern time.
After failing to qualify for the 2018 World Cup, the U.S. returns to the tournament with a fresh look: Only one player of the 26 on the roster has ever played in a World Cup match, and the team is one of the youngest squads in the entire event.
The U.S. is turning to its young stars who have honed their skills playing in high-level European leagues – including Christian Pulisic, the 24-year-old phenom winger with Chelsea, and team captain Tyler Adams, the 23-year-old midfielder for Leeds United.
