The 2026 FIFA World Cup continues this Friday, June 12, with one of the most anticipated matches of the opening round: the United States’ debut against Paraguay in Group D. The match will be played at Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi Stadium) and will mark the start of the World Cup journey for the team coached by Mauricio Pochettino in front of its home fans.
Following the tournament’s opening ceremony and the first matches of the group stage, it is now the turn of one of the three host nations. The United States heads into this World Cup hoping to put on a strong showing at home and advance to the knockout rounds—something it hasn’t achieved since its historic run at Korea-Japan 2002, when it reached the quarterfinals. However, the opening match won’t be easy. Paraguay returns to the World Cup after a 16-year absence and arrives with the ambition of becoming one of the tournament’s surprise teams. The South American side shares a group with the United States, Australia, and Turkey, in a bracket that promises to be one of the most competitive in the first round.
What time is the United States vs. Paraguay game?
The match between the United States and Paraguay, part of the first round of Group D in the 2026 World Cup, will be played this Friday, June 12, 2026.
Broadcast times in the United States:
9:00 p.m. ET
8:00 p.m. CT
7:00 p.m. MT
6:00 p.m. PT
Schedule in Mexico:
7:00 p.m. (Central Time)
The match will be held at Los Angeles Stadium, one of the main venues for the 2026 World Cup.
Where can I watch the United States vs. Paraguay LIVE?
Hispanic fans in the United States will be able to watch the match on the networks that hold the official broadcast rights for the 2026 World Cup.
Including Spanish-language broadcasts on Telemundo and Universo, as well as authorized digital platforms.
In Mexico, the broadcast will be available on:
Canal 5
TV Azteca
TUDN
ViX Premium
A favorable track record for the United States
Although Paraguay is a historically competitive team, the odds are in the U.S. team’s favor.
In recent matches, the United States has achieved positive results and will look to capitalize on home-field advantage to start the tournament with three crucial points.
The pressure will be on the home team, which faces the challenge of delivering a strong performance in front of thousands of fans in Los Angeles.
A win would give them an early lead in a group stage where every point can make a difference.
The match will be played at Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi Stadium)
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Paraguay is looking to pull off an upset
The Albirroja is heading to the World Cup with the goal of proving that its return to the top international competition is no fluke.
After several years away, the South American team will be looking to start with a win to bolster their hopes of advancing to the knockout stage.
With an open group and no clear favorite, the match between the United States and Paraguay could turn out to be one of the most exciting games of the first round of the 2026 World Cup.
For both teams, the result will be crucial in the race for a spot in the round of 32 of the tournament.
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