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Tyler Adams, captain of the 2022 USMNT World Cup squad, discusses the influence of head coach Mauricio Pochettino and why success in 2026 is crucial to the continued growth of soccer in the United States.

Only two more international breaks remain until the 2026 World Cup .

The U.S. men's national team will continue its run of facing nations already qualified for next summer's tournament, with two South American foes awaiting.

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Up first is Paraguay, which is ranked No. 39 by FIFA as the nation hopes to make an underdog run in 2026, though it's unlikely.

But La Albirroja are a stubborn defensive team and can cause the U.S. troubles, especially with Christian Pulisic not in the N

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