On the same day that England orchestrated an iconic and much-needed comeback win for English fans, one of the main hosts of the FIFA World Cup 2026, USA also took to the pitch for the first time.
(GROUP H:)
(USA vs Slovenia)
(Venue: BC Place, Canada)
(Date: June 16, 2026)
(Time: 18:00)
USA took on Slovenia in Canada.
Slovenia started in a 4-3-3 formation with the La Liga legend, Jan Oblak in between the posts while ahead of him was a defensive lineup of Karnicnik, Drkuic, Bijol, and Janza.
In midfield was the trio of Lovric, Cerin, and Elsnik, while the attacking trio comprised Stojanovic, Vipotnik, and Benjamin Sesko leading the line as the striker.
In contrast, USA started in a 4-2-3-1 formation with Matt Turner in between the posts and a defensive quadruple of Scally, Carter-Vickers, McKenzie, and Arfsten ahead of him. In midfield was Weston McKennie and Taylor Adams.
