AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWorld Cup countdown: With just under a month to go, the USMNT roster drama is heating up—Johnny Cardoso is set for ankle surgery after a high-grade sprain, making his 2026 World Cup appearance “all but certain” to miss, while Christian Pulisic is also sidelined by a lower-back injury and will undergo tests; the US squad reveal is still scheduled for May 26, and the opener vs Paraguay is June 12 in Los Angeles. Fan pressure abroad: South Korea’s World Cup momentum is under a microscope after disappointing form and low turnout, including a reported low crowd for a friendly vs Paraguay. Health & travel watch: PAHO held a public Q&A on hantavirus after a cruise-ship-linked outbreak, stressing the risk remains low while reminding Paraguay’s reported cases are limited. Trade & policy: Poland has challenged the EU–Mercosur deal at the EU’s top court, arguing it could hurt farmers—an issue that matters for Paraguay as Mercosur’s provisional trade phase begins.
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