Brenden Aaronson netted the first goal in a 2-0 US win over Bolivia in June 2026. He soon after married Brooke Milana D'Ambra in a private ceremony. Immediately after, he joined the World Cup camp. The win earned the US three points in Group A.
Aaronson started the final group match against Turkey on June 26. He completed all 90 minutes. The US lost 2-3, with Turkey sealing it late. The US finished second in the group.
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