Senegal might have been stripped of their African title but they offer the continent its best hope of success at the World Cup.

World Cup preparation is underway! With less than two weeks before the start of the tournament, the United States will play its first of two friendlies before kicking off World Cup play on home soil as they host the always talented Senegal in Charlotte,

The U.S. men’s soccer team started its countdown to the World Cup with a 3-2 win over African power Senegal on Sunday. Christian Pulisic was the star of the first half, assisting the Americans’ opener then scoring his first goal for club or country since December.

Senegal coach Pape Thiaw dropped defenders Moustapha Mbow and Ilay Camara from his preliminary squad to finalise his 26-man line-up for the ​World Cup by FIFA's deadline on Monday.

Christian Pulisic ended a five-month scoring drought for club and country with his first international goal since November 2024, Folarin Balogun broke a second-half tie and the United States beat Senegal 3-2 Sunday in the Americans’ next-to-last World Cup warmup match.

They have one friendly left — against mighty Germany on Saturday — before their World Cup begins on June 12 versus Paraguay.MORE — USMNT player ratings vs SenegalThe Yanks built a two-goal first-half lead through Pulisic and Sergino Dest,

The U.S. Men's National Team looked strong in a World Cup friendly against Senegal. But there's one player who scares fans.

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