play against

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"Paraguay has shown in qualification for this World Cup, how tough it is to play against, and how they perform so well. They beat Argentina, Brazil," coach Mauricio Pochettino told AFP.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The tournament then heads north on Friday, with Canada facing Bosnia-Herzegovina in Toronto before the United States opens Group D play against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Haiti are returning to the World Cup for the first time since 1974 and they are set to play against Scotland, who are also making a comeback after 28 years.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

“When you play against great defense, you have to have guys that can attract multiple defenders on the floor at all times,” said James, who led the Lakers with 27 points on 12-for-17 shooting.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

“He went to bed. I asked you if you wanted to play, but I don't think you heard me, so I figured I'd just play against myself for a while. I'm beating me pretty handily.”

From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green