USA - Paraguay: score, highlights and statistics

The United States open their home World Cup campaign against Paraguay in Group D - a match that sets the tone for the hosts' entire tournament in front of their own fans at SoFi Stadium.

Match Info: USA vs Paraguay

USA vs Paraguay kicks off at 02:00 BST on Saturday, 13 June 2026 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The fixture is the opening Group D game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with both sides eager to start their tournament campaigns with a win.

Where to Watch USA vs Paraguay?

Viewers in the United States have the widest range of options. On television, the match is broadcast live on FOX and Telemundo. Online, fans can stream the game via FOX One, Foxsports.com, Peacock, Fubo TV, and Tubi. Spanish-language streaming is also available through Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, while Futbol de Primera Radio provides audio coverage.

Canadian fans can access the match on TSN+. Australian viewers can stream it on SBS On Demand, and New Zealand supporters can watch via TVNZ+. Mexican fans will find the game on VIX, while Argentina carries the match on DIRECTV Sports Argentina and DIRECTV GO.

In Europe, France broadcasts the fixture on beIN SPORTS CONNECT, Spain on DAZN España, and Italy on DAZN Italia. Brazilian fans can follow along on CazéTV. In Poland, the match airs on TVP 2 and TVP Sport on television, with online coverage on sport.tvp.pl and the TVP Sport App.

USA vs Paraguay - Match Preview

The United States enter their first World Cup match as hosts with 3 wins from their last 5 outings, but aware that 11 goals conceded in those same games is a defensive record that Paraguay could look to exploit.

For the USMNT, this is the most significant group-stage opener in their history. As one of three co-hosting nations, the Americans have been placed in Group D alongside Paraguay, Australia, and Türkiye - a draw considered favourable on paper, but one that still demands composure from the opening whistle. A positive start against Paraguay would carry enormous momentum into the rest of the group phase.

Paraguay arrives in California with genuine confidence following back-to-back away wins over Greece (1:0) and Mexico (2:1). Daniel Garnero's side demonstrated resilience and tactical discipline in both matches. With Ramón Sosa and Miguel Almiron providing width and creativity, and the striking pairing of Antonio Sanabria and Julio Enciso capable of unsettling any defence, Paraguay are by no means in Inglewood just to make up the numbers.

Head-to-Head: USA vs Paraguay

In the 3 most recent meetings between these sides, the United States won every single time - a streak that gives the hosts a clear psychological edge heading into this opening World Cup encounter.

The 3 most recent head-to-head fixtures between USA and Paraguay:

• 15 November 2025 - Friendly - USA 2:1 Paraguay
• 27 March 2018 - Friendly - USA 1:0 Paraguay
• 11 June 2016 - Copa América - USA 1:0 Paraguay

USA - Recent Form

The United States won 3 of their last 5 matches, scoring 12 goals - but they also conceded 11, pointing to a side that is dangerous going forward yet vulnerable at the back.

Their most recent outing, a 3:2 win over Senegal on 31 May 2026, delivered a positive note heading into the tournament. That result followed two difficult March matches - a 0:2 defeat to Portugal and a 2:5 loss to Belgium - which exposed weaknesses when pressed high and asked to defend deep for long spells.

The autumn 2025 results paint a more encouraging picture: a commanding 5:1 demolition of Uruguay was followed a week later by a 2:1 win over Paraguay - the same opponents they now face in the World Cup. Those performances suggest that at their best, the USMNT can dominate teams of similar quality. Matching that level consistently across the tournament is the central challenge.

Paraguay - Recent Form

Paraguay won 2 and lost 3 of their last 5 matches, scoring 5 goals and conceding 7 - a record that reflects a team capable of results on their day, but not yet fully consistent over a run of games.

Their away form deserves particular attention: a 1:0 win in Greece and a 2:1 triumph in Mexico, both played in foreign venues, proved that Paraguay can travel well and find a way to win. The March 2026 defeat to Morocco (1:2) was a setback that highlighted what happens when opponents crowd out Sosa and Almiron and deny them operating space.

An earlier 0:2 defeat to South Korea in October 2025 underlined defensive vulnerabilities that could prove costly against the USA's attack. Managing the fitness of Miguel Almiron across three group-stage games will be among the Paraguayan coaching staff's most critical decisions throughout the tournament.

Facts and Statistics

5 key facts about the USA vs Paraguay rivalry ahead of their World Cup meeting:

• The two sides have met 8 times in total: the USA lead the all-time head-to-head with 4 wins, 2 draws, and 2 defeats.
• The very first meeting took place at the 1930 World Cup, where the USA won 3:0 - a match famous for Bert Patenaude's hat-trick, the first ever recorded in World Cup history.
• In their last 3 encounters, the USA won all 3 matches without conceding a single defeat to Paraguay.
• The USA scored 12 goals in their last 5 matches but also conceded 11 - making them one of the more open teams entering the tournament in terms of goals in both directions.
• SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, host of this fixture, has a capacity exceeding 70,000 and ranks among the most modern sports venues in North America.