Brenden Aaronson netted the first goal in a 2-0 US victory over Bolivia in June 2026. He soon after married Brooke Milana D'Ambra behind closed doors ceremony. Immediately after, he joined the World Cup camp. The win gave the US a full 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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