AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoWorld Cup Kickoff: FIFA World Cup 2026 starts this week with 48 teams and 104 matches across the US, Canada and Mexico, ending July 19 at MetLife Stadium. Paraguay Focus: The US opens its campaign at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on June 12 against Paraguay, with Paraguay’s Julio Enciso and Miguel Almirón highlighted as key threats. USMNT Build-Up: The U.S. team has moved into its Irvine training base, drawing thousands to watch practice, while captain Tim Ream urged players to embrace the pressure of a home tournament. Opening Ceremony Music: Shakira will perform the official opening-song “Dai Dai” at Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca on June 11, alongside Burna Boy, with other major acts also scheduled. Labor Tension in LA: Ahead of the US–Paraguay opener, hospitality workers at SoFi Stadium voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike over wages and ICE-related protections. Local Fan Life: Watch parties and fan events are ramping up across host cities, including community viewing setups tied to USA matches.
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