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Chris Richards "Ready" for USMNT World Cup Opener vs. Paraguay

USMNT defender Chris Richards has fully recovered from his ankle sprain and is prepared to play against Paraguay in the team's World Cup opener on Friday.

ESPN·Jun 10, 2026·via ESPN

Chris Richards "Ready" for USMNT World Cup Opener vs. Paraguay

USMNT defender Chris Richards says his recovery from a sprained ankle has progressed to the point where he's "ready" to face Paraguay in the team's World Cup opener on Friday.

_Originally reported by [ESPN](https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49020900/usa-chris-richards-injury-world-cup-2026-paraguay)._

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