We learned about the United States national team in its friendlies against Senegal and Germany. Against Senegal in Charlotte, we saw the team get a win under its belt thanks to an inspired first-half performance by Christian Pulisic. We got a good test last Saturday against Germany, a quality opponent that made us pay for mistakes in defense. Let's get to your questions with a focus on the United States men's national team and its game against Paraguay on Friday (9 p.m. ET on FOX One/FOX and streaming live for free on Tubi). What will be the biggest challenge for our USMNT to overcome? Luana (@chaitearose) The biggest challenge is capitalizing on moments and cleaning things up defensively on the biggest stage. In friendlies, not taking chances and making mistakes can be forgiven. At the World Cup, they can prove to be the difference between winning the group or finishing second, advancing or going home. The right mentality and focus mixed with the talent in this group will be key in navigating the responsibility and support that accompanies being a host nation. Team USA ceiling for this WC? Cam (@cameronadamsk) Im not putting limits on this group, so Id say winning the World Cup. It would take a lot for it to happen, but its possible if everything clicks, and we maximize every opportunity in front of us. What would it take to get there? It would require us to win three games in the knockout rounds, and our mens national team has only ever won one once, back in 2002. Realistically, I can see us getting to a quarterfinal, which would be special and impressive in itself. How tough is Paraguay relative to our known rival, Mexico? Raphael Lima (@raphlima10) Both opponents are tough for different reasons. Mexico is our biggest rival and that makes every game have a different edge regardless of quality. That said, Paraguay offers its own problems because theyre comfortable playing against the ball and staying strong defensively while looking to attack in transition. When these teams played in a friendly back in November, the game featured a lot of physicality and a scuffle at the end. Expect more of that physicality this go round. How many total players on the roster do you have confidence in to see major time in the WC? Erik Bowen (@eb50_) I can see us using 20 guys on the roster. There are eight or nine guys you expect to start regularly, with a couple positions that offer some potential options for changes. The state of certain games and strategy heading into them will determine which positions have their depth and get tapped into more. If were protecting a lead, more defenders may see time. If were chasing a game and need a goal, youll tap deeper into your attacking depth. What music do you listen to before matches? Oscar (@parko50) During the 2010 World Cup, Drake released "Thank Me Later," so that was on heavy rotation. In the later stages of my career, it was similar: hip hop and R&B. The last two songs on my playlist before I headed out for the game when I was with the Philadelphia Union were "Dreams and Nightmares" by Meek Mill and "Cant Tell Me Nothing" by Kanye West.

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Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden, the arena that has gotten a lot of attention recently as the possible location for her upcoming wedding to Travis Kelce.Swift wore a blue T-shirt with Stevie Knicks printed in orange lettering and was seated courtside on Wednesday night. She attended along with singers Este and Alana Haim, who also had Knicks-related references on their shirts: Knickole Kidman and Knickleback.Less than a year after their August engagement announcement, reports of Swift and Kelces impending nuptials have reached a crescendo. TMZ and the New York Posts Page Six recently started insisting Swift and Kelce will marry at the Garden in early July, despite their close connections to everywhere from Kansas City, Missouri, and Nashville, Tennessee, to Cleveland and Rhode Island.Swift and the Haim sisters were among several celebrities in the house, including regulars like Ben Stiller and Spike Lee. Swift and Kelce attended Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals between the Knicks and Cavaliers, not far from where the Kansas City Chiefs tight end is from in Cleveland Heights, Ohio.This is the latest sporting event for Swift, who along with Kelce also attended a game during the NHLs Stanley Cup Final a year ago in Sunrise, Florida.The Madison Square Garden wedding reports remain unconfirmed, and a spokesperson for Swift has not responded to The Associated Press requests for comment about the wedding plans. The arenas calendar of upcoming events lists nothing from June 29-July 6.Swift first performed at Madison Square Garden in 2009, during her Fearless tour, and she celebrated her 30th birthday at the arena 10 years later as part of iHeartRadios Jingle Ball. She has since graduated to larger venues when she swings through the New York area; her Eras tour shows were just across the river at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.___AP Entertainment Editor Mallika Sen contributed to this report.___AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/NBA

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