Argentina, Messi to open World Cup vs Algeria
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Starting in 2027, MLS will align its season with world’s top soccer leagues, adopting a summer-to-spring schedule, one of the most significant developments in the league’s history. It also will have a 14-game sprint season in spring 2027 ahead of the new regular season format.
The U.S., which reached the semifinals at the inaugural World Cup in 1930 and the quarterfinals in 2002, starts Group D against Paraguay on June 12 in Inglewood, California. The Americans play Australia six days later at Seattle, then face Turkey, Romania, Slovakia or Kosovo on June 25 back at SoFi Stadium.
World Cup draw assigns Kansas City three group-stage matches and two knockout ties. Group J will feature Argentina and Messi; Groups E and F list top-ranked European teams. Kansas City will host matches June 16–27 and may serve as team base camp and hub.
Brian Schmetzer discusses the challenge that lays ahead for the Vancouver Whitecaps as they prepare to face Lionel Messi in the MLS Cup Final.
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To recap, those teams are Argentina, Austria, Algeria and Jordan. The top-seeded team in Group K is Portugal, the No. 6 team in the world. Other Group K teams include No. 13 Colombia, No. 50 Uzbekistan and the winner of No. 56 Congo, No. 70 Jamaica and No. 149 New Caledonia.