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U.S. defender Chris Richards set a new World Cup passing record. We broke it down

The Athletic 14 Jun 2026
Richards completed all 84 passes in the win against Paraguay. What does it tell us about his style of play? And the USMNT's setup? ....
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Chris Richards grew up playing soccer in SEC football country

Montgomery Advertiser 14 Jun 2026
INGLEWOOD, California — Given where he's from, it's no surprise Chris Richards is a football player ... Tuscaloosa is an hour west, and Alabama was in its dynasty days under Nick Saban when Richards was growing up. But Richards gravitated toward soccer.
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Chris Richards starting USMNT opener vs. Paraguay; Matt Freese in net

Marietta Daily Journal 13 Jun 2026
After missing the U.S. men's national team's final two friendlies with an ankle injury, top defender Chris Richards is in the lineup for the Americans' World Cup opener vs. Paraguay on Friday evening ... .
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Chris Richards Sets FIFA World Cup Passing Record in USA's 4-1 Win

NDTV 13 Jun 2026
Folarin Balogun scored twice. Gio Reyna hit a stunner. Christian Pulisic ran the show before going off at halftime. And quietly, in the middle of all of it, Chris Richards completed every single pass... .
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USMNT’s Chris Richards Just Did Something Not Done In World Cup Since 1966

Newsweek 13 Jun 2026
But USMNT defender Chris Richards was a crucial supporting actor. Richards, 26, has long been identified as the USMNT's ...
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How USA's Chris Richards made World Cup history with a perfect night

Usatoday 13 Jun 2026
Center back Chris Richards completed all 83 passes he attempted on Friday, June 12, a record for the most passes by a player with 100% accuracy in a World Cup match since 1966, according to ESPN Insights and OptaJack.
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Pochettino says top U.S. defender Chris Richards available for World Cup opener after ankle injury

The Washington Times 12 Jun 2026
Top U.S. defender Chris Richards is officially healthy enough to play in the World Cup opener less than four weeks after a significant ankle injury ... .
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USMNT D Chris Richards (ankle) available for selection vs. Paraguay

Gwinnett Daily Post 12 Jun 2026
After U.S. men's national team defender Chris Richards told reporters Wednesday he's ready for the World Cup after being limited with an ankle injury, manager Mauricio Pochettino confirmed Thursday that Richards is available for selection ... .
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USMNT's Mauricio Pochettino won't say if Chris Richards can start World Cup opener, but his presence is welcome

Sportingnews 12 Jun 2026
This was particularly true with respect to central defender Chris Richards, the 2025 U.S ... Richards injured his ankle on May 17 playing for Crystal Palace in the Premier League ... “We know what Richards can do.
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USMNT's Chris Richards declares he's 'ready' for World Cup opener

Marietta Daily Journal 11 Jun 2026
Heading into their World Cup opener on Friday, the U.S. men's national team received a massive lift when defender Chris Richards declared himself ready to go against Paraguay ... .
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