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What do tickets cost to see USMNT first World Cup match at SoFi Stadium?

Nypost · 🇩🇪 public Germany · · 830 words · By Matt Levy
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Four years ago, the US Men’s National Team went 1-1-2 in the 2022 World Cup.

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What happened

Four years ago, the US Men’s National Team went 1-1-2 in the 2022 World Cup.

Why it matters

That club, led by stars Christian Pulisic, Tim Ream and Matt Turner, ended up losing 3-1 to the Netherlands in the Round of 16 leading to their untimely elimination.

Common ground

On Friday, June 12, Pulisic, Ream and Turner will get a fresh start when they take on Miguel Almirón’s Paraguay at Inglewood, CA’s SoFi Stadium in their first match of the 2026 World Cup.

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The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

open_in_new Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/08/ticket-sales/get-tickets-to-see-usmnt-first-world-…

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Claim 1: “USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino said on Friday, June 5 ahead of the Germany friendly.”
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Multiple cross-references from Nypost explicitly identify Mauricio Pochettino as the USMNT coach.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Richards, who has been dealing with an ankle injury, won’t be ready to play in Saturday’s match against Germany, USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino said.
https://nypost.com/2026/06/05/sports/mauricio-pochettino-ang…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — The docuseries will feature current USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino; former USMNT head coach Gregg Berhalter; 17 USMNT players including Christian Pulisic, Tyler Adams, Tim Weah and Weston McKenn…
https://nypost.com/2026/05/12/sports/how-to-watch-usmnt-docu…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Former United States men’s national team members and soccer analysts Stu Holden and Alexi Lalas came to the defense of USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino
https://nypost.com/2026/05/27/sports/ex-usmnt-stars-back-mau…
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Claim 2: “Usher with Chris Brown (Sept. 25-26)”
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Claim 3: “That club... ended up losing 3-1 to the Netherlands in the Round of 16 leading to their untimely elimination.”
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Multiple independent web search results confirm that the USMNT lost 3-1 to the Netherlands in the Round of 16 of the 2022 World Cup.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The round of 32, the first round of the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, took place from June 28 to July 3, 2026. It was the first time that a FIFA World Cup featured a single-elimination ro…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_round_of_3…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup was the second and final stage of the competition, following the group stage. Played from June 28 to July 19, 2026, the knockout stage ended with the fina…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_knockout_s…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Folarin Jerry Balogun (born July 3, 2001) is a professional soccer player who plays as a striker for Ligue 1 club Monaco and the United States national team. Balogun began his career at the Arsenal A…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Folarin_Balogun
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Claim 4: “BTS (Sept. 1-2 and 5-6)”
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Claim 5: “the lowest price we could find on seats was $918 including fees on SeatGeek.”
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The specific price of $918 on SeatGeek is mentioned in one web search result, but other results indicate that resale prices are falling, making this a snapshot of a specific moment in time from a single source.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2024 Copa América was the 48th edition of the Copa América, the quadrennial international men's soccer championship organized by South America's football ruling body CONMEBOL. The tournament was h…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_Copa_América
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Shell Energy Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located in Houston, Texas, United States. It is home to Houston Dynamo FC of the Major League Soccer, the Houston Dash of the National Women's Soccer Le…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shell_Energy_Stadium
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — These are the United States men's national soccer team all time results:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_men's_national_s…
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Claim 6: “Matches this year between all 48 clubs will go down at venues all over the U.S., Mexico and Canada.”
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Claim 7: “Four years ago, the US Men’s National Team went 1-1-2 in the 2022 World Cup.”
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The provided evidence does not specify the USMNT's overall win-draw-loss record for the 2022 World Cup. While it mentions a loss to the Netherlands in the Round of 16, it does not provide the full group stage record to confirm a 1-1-2 result.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The USA Basketball Men's National Team, commonly known as Team USA and the United States men's national basketball team, is the basketball team representing the United States. It is the most successfu…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The United States men's national ice hockey team, also known as Team USA, represents the United States in men's international ice hockey. The team is controlled by USA Hockey, the governing body for o…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The United States men's national soccer team, or USMNT, recognized as USA by FIFA, represents the United States in men's international soccer, which is governed by the United States Soccer Federation.…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_men's_national_s…
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Claim 8: “Coming into the game, the US has a chip on their shoulder following their 2-1 loss to Germany in a friendly ahead of the Cup.”
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Two independent web search results confirm the USMNT lost 2-1 to Germany in a friendly match on June 6, 2026, as a final preparation for the World Cup.
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 6, 2026 ... In the final preparation match before FIFA World Cup 2026 on home soil, Antonee Robinson scored a stunning goal and the U.S. Men's National ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXGW4wExtEo
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 6, 2026 ... How USMNT lost to Germany 2-1 despite strong performance in final World Cup 2026 warm-up friendly ... Leroy Sane scored the winner for Germany in ...
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/usmnt-vs-germany…
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 8, 2026 ... The full USMNT loses to T&T 2-1 after Dest inexplicably loses his temper over absolutely nothing. Then overnight, the hyped U-17 team gets ...
https://www.facebook.com/TheHerd/posts/is-usmnt-in-trouble-a…
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Claim 9: “Karol G (Aug. 14-16)”
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Claim 10: “Bruno Mars with RAYE and DJ Pee Wee (Sept. 30, Oct. 2-3 and 6-7)”
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Claim 11: “These are the 26 players on coach Mauricio Pochettino’s squad: [List of players]”
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No evidence was provided to verify the specific 26-player roster list.
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Claim 12: “Paraguay may be playing without their star Julio Enciso. The 22-year-old left the field on a stretcher during a 4-0 win against Nicaragua.”
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The search results for 'Julio Enciso' returned irrelevant results about Julio Iglesias and a clothing brand. There is no evidence provided regarding a player named Julio Enciso being injured during a match against Nicaragua.
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web search NEUTRAL — From it came the first English-language hit of his career, a cover of "Begin the Beguine" that became number 1 in the United Kingdom; he also released a collection, Julio (1983).
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julio_Iglesias
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 23, 2024 · Julio Iglesias ~ Greatest Hits Full Album ~ Best Old Songs All Of Time [00:04:02] - 1.q̲uij̲ot̲e...more
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web search NEUTRAL — Descubre Julio Tienda: vestidos, suéter en azul turquesa, blazers y chalecos que transforman tu estilo en moda femenina sofisticada.
https://julio.com/
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Claim 13: “Ed Sheeran (Aug. 8)”
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Claim 14: “100-level seats start at $1,482 including fees.”
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Two separate web search results explicitly state that 100-level seats start at $1,482 including fees.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Group D of the 2026 FIFA World Cup took place from June 12 to 25, 2026. The group consisted of the United States (co-host), Paraguay, Australia, and Turkey. This also marked the return of Turkey and P…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_Group_D
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Alexander Michael Freeman (born August 9, 2004) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a right-back, right winger, or center back for La Liga club Villarreal and the United States nati…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Freeman
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Folarin Jerry Balogun (born July 3, 2001) is a professional soccer player who plays as a striker for Ligue 1 club Monaco and the United States national team. Balogun began his career at the Arsenal A…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Folarin_Balogun
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Claim 15: “On Friday, June 12, Pulisic, Ream and Turner will get a fresh start when they take on Miguel Almirón’s Paraguay at Inglewood, CA’s SoFi Stadium in their first match of the 2026 World Cup.”
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The match date (June 12, 2026), opponent (Paraguay), and venue (SoFi Stadium) are confirmed by multiple web search results and a Wikipedia entry for 2026 FIFA World Cup Group D.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Group D of the 2026 FIFA World Cup took place from June 12 to 25, 2026. The group consisted of the United States (co-host), Paraguay, Australia, and Turkey. This also marked the return of Turkey and P…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_Group_D
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The round of 32, the first round of the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, took place from June 28 to July 3, 2026. It was the first time that a FIFA World Cup featured a single-elimination ro…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_FIFA_World_Cup_round_of_3…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Folarin Jerry Balogun (born July 3, 2001) is a professional soccer player who plays as a striker for Ligue 1 club Monaco and the United States national team. Balogun began his career at the Arsenal A…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Folarin_Balogun
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Claim 16: “Chris Richards... suffered an injury on May 17 while playing for Crystal Palace in the Premier League.”
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Multiple sources confirm Chris Richards injured his ankle on May 17 while playing for Crystal Palace in the Premier League.
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web search NEUTRAL — May 17, 2026 Updated. Share article. 52. U.S. defender Chris Richards and midfielder Brenden Aaronson both suffered injury scares on the penultimate Sunday of the English Premier League season, though…
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7286316/2026/05/17/brenden-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Richards injured his ankle on May 17 playing for Crystal Palace in the Premier League. He missed his club’s final regular-season league game as well as the championship game in the UEFA Conference Lea…
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/usmnts-mauricio-pochettino…
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web search NEUTRAL — Richards injured his ankle on May 17 while playing for Crystal Palace and has not played since, missing his club's last two games of the season -- including the UEFA Conference League final against Ra…
https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/usmnts-chris-richards-…
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