Goalkeeper Matt Turner of the United States talks to the media ahead of the 2026 World Cup at the Great Park Sports Complex on June 9 in Irvine, California. (Jamie Squire/Getty Images, via JTA) Jacob Gurvis | JTA When the U.S. squad suited up June 12 to face off against Paraguay in its opening contest in the 2026 World Cup, one Jewish player was in in the mix. Goalkeeper Matt Turner is not only the lone Jew on the U.S. team but he could well be …
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