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IRVINE, Calif. — The U.S. Men’s National Team brought World Cup excitement to Orange County on Monday morning, holding a public training session at Great Park Championship Soccer Stadium in Irvine. Photo: Peter Zhan / Sideline Frames Media The event gave fans a rare chance to watch the national team train before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It was the only public opportunity to see the USMNT practice at Great Park during the tournament, making the session one of the

IRVINE, Calif. — Before the U.S. Men’s National Team stepped onto the field for its public training session at Great Park Championship Soccer Stadium, the message from players and coaches was clear: the World Cup was no longer something in the distance. The team held a media availability before training Monday morning as it settled into Irvine, its base camp for the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage. With fans already lining up outside and the stadium preparing for the only pub