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The United States men’s national soccer team will kick things off in the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 12, marking its 12th appearance.
As co-hosts, with Mexico and Canada, the U.S. automatically qualified for the tournament.
They are ranked first in Group D and will face Paraguay (2), Australia (3), and Turkey (4) during the first few weeks.
Though SoFi Stadium is covered, weather isn’t something fans or players will have to worry about for Friday's game. According to AccuWeather, gameday conditions will start off with areas of cloud coverage but will clear up by the afternoon. With a high of 76 and low of 65, be prepared to rep the Stars and Stripes in warmer weather attire.
Out of the 26-person roster, the US has curated at talented team across the board. However, these three you should keep an eye out during Friday's opening game.
United States
Paraguay
According to the Kalshi’s World Cup market, the US is favored to win with about 50% chance. The USMNT has met Paraguay 10 times in official matches. The US holds control with 4 wins compared to Paraguay’s 2 wins. The other 4 games were draws, split even between friendlies and Copa America.
This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: World Cup 2026 weather for USA vs. Paraguay in group play
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As co-hosts, with Mexico and Canada, the U.S. automatically qualified for the tournament.
They are ranked first in Group D and will face Paraguay (2), Australia (3), and Turkey (4) during the first few weeks.
Where to watch? USA vs. Paraguay
- When: Friday, June 12
- Where: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California
- Time: 9 p.m. ET
- Channel/streaming: Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 Live Stream | FOX & FS1 | Fubo
- Tickets: Tickets for the US vs. Paraguay start anywhere from $851 and can run up to $37,835.
Upcoming USA soccer World Cup schedule
- June 12: USA vs. Paraguay | 9 p.m. EST | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California
- June 19: USA vs. Australia | 3 p.m. EST | Seattle Field, Seattle, Washington
- June 25: USA vs. Turkey | 10 p.m. EST | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California
Weather for USA vs. Paraguay
Though SoFi Stadium is covered, weather isn’t something fans or players will have to worry about for Friday's game. According to AccuWeather, gameday conditions will start off with areas of cloud coverage but will clear up by the afternoon. With a high of 76 and low of 65, be prepared to rep the Stars and Stripes in warmer weather attire.
Who to watch? Top 3 players from USA and Paraguay
Out of the 26-person roster, the US has curated at talented team across the board. However, these three you should keep an eye out during Friday's opening game.
United States
- Christian Pulisic, winger/attacker: Pulisic has logged 86 caps, 33 goals, 20 assists for the USMNT.
- Weston McKennie, midfielder: USA midfielder, McKennie, has earned 66 caps and 12 goals.
- Matt Turner, goalkeeper: Out of his 54 appearances, Turner has protected the goal and listed 27 clean sheets for the US.
Paraguay
- Miguel Almirón, attacking midfielder/winger: Almiron's stat sheet shows about 76 caps and 10 goals for Paraguay, according to Transfermarkt.
- Julio Enciso, forward/attacker: For Paraguay, Enciso earned 30+ caps and four goals.
- Carlos Coronel, goalkeeper: Coronel has totaled nine caps for Paraguay.
Will we win? Probabilities of USA vs. Paraguay in World Cup
According to the Kalshi’s World Cup market, the US is favored to win with about 50% chance. The USMNT has met Paraguay 10 times in official matches. The US holds control with 4 wins compared to Paraguay’s 2 wins. The other 4 games were draws, split even between friendlies and Copa America.
This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: World Cup 2026 weather for USA vs. Paraguay in group play
Continue reading...