Across the parking lot from Los Angeles Stadium sits the Forum. In the 1980s, it served as the stage for one of American sports\u2019 most enthralling entertainment outfits, the Los Angeles Lakers. Opening their campaign at the 2026 World Cup in front of 70,492 fans, the US men\u2019s national team embraced the Lakers\u2019 Showtime ethos.<\/p>\n
The US began their campaign with aplomb, playing Paraguay off the pitch in a 4-1 win.<\/p>\n
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