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The United States Men's National Team begins its 2026 FIFA World Cup run against one of the lesser-regarded teams in South America, Paraguay, in Group D play in Los Angeles.
USMNT is coming in off a 2-1 friendly loss to Germany but actually looked decent against top competition, as star Christian Pulisic seems to be rounding into form. Paraguay is a strong defensive squad and a low-scoring affair could be looming.
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On home soil in front of what is expected to be a partisan American crowd, the United States is a solid favorite to begin its three-match run in group play.
Stadium: Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood (SoFi Stadium)
Date: Friday, June 12
Kickoff time: 7 p.m. MT/8 p.m. CT
TV, streaming: Fox (English), Telemundo (Spanish), Fox One (English), Peacock (Spanish)
The match starts at 7 p.m. MT/8 p.m. CT.
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The US vs. Paraguay 2026 FIFA World Cup match is on FOX and streams on FOX One in English. It is televised on Telemundo and streams in Spanish on Peacock.
Goalkeeper: 24 Matt Freese
Defense: 13 Tim Ream, 22 Mark McKenzie, 16 Alex Freeman
Midfield: 5 Antonee Robinson, 17 Malik Tillman, 4 Tyler Adams, 8 Weston McKennie, 2 Sergiño Dest
Attack: 10 Christian Pulisic, 20 Folarin Balogun
From BetMGM.com
US -110. Tie +240. Paraguay +320. Goals: 2.5
The site predicts that the USA will get a 1-goal win against Paraguay in the 2026 World Cup.
The site gives Team USA a 50.9% chance to win. It gives Paraguay a 23.3% shot to win. It gives the match a 25.8% chance to end in a draw.
Bill Speros writes: "The home opener for Team USA carries the burden of four year's worth of buildup, frustration, and expectations. It offers all the makings of a nervy opener for the Americans. Paraguay arrives on a nine-match unbeaten qualifying run and has built its success around defensive organization and resilience. Team USA enters the tournament encouraged by its recent performances - despite a loss to Germany. Playing at SoFi Stadium helps, but Paraguay is exactly the type of disciplined opponent that can frustrate a talented host nation."
The site has the United States earning a 2-1 win over Paraguay in the World Cup match.
Drew Epperley writes: "SoFi Stadium, the opener on American soil. They'd better not screw this up."
Ryan O'Hanlon writes: "So, just how evenly matched are these teams? The rating gap between the U.S. and Paraguay is smaller than the gap between England and France, the fourth- and third-ranked teams, respectively."
Bret Bloomquist can be reached, [email protected]; @Bretbloomquist on X.
This article originally appeared on El Paso Times: Where is USA soccer game today vs. Paraguay? Prediction, location, odds
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USMNT is coming in off a 2-1 friendly loss to Germany but actually looked decent against top competition, as star Christian Pulisic seems to be rounding into form. Paraguay is a strong defensive squad and a low-scoring affair could be looming.
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On home soil in front of what is expected to be a partisan American crowd, the United States is a solid favorite to begin its three-match run in group play.
Where is USA soccer playing today?
Stadium: Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood (SoFi Stadium)
Date: Friday, June 12
Kickoff time: 7 p.m. MT/8 p.m. CT
TV, streaming: Fox (English), Telemundo (Spanish), Fox One (English), Peacock (Spanish)
What time does the US soccer play today?
The match starts at 7 p.m. MT/8 p.m. CT.
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USMNT game today live: Where to watch
The US vs. Paraguay 2026 FIFA World Cup match is on FOX and streams on FOX One in English. It is televised on Telemundo and streams in Spanish on Peacock.
USMNT starting 11
Goalkeeper: 24 Matt Freese
Defense: 13 Tim Ream, 22 Mark McKenzie, 16 Alex Freeman
Midfield: 5 Antonee Robinson, 17 Malik Tillman, 4 Tyler Adams, 8 Weston McKennie, 2 Sergiño Dest
Attack: 10 Christian Pulisic, 20 Folarin Balogun
USMNT vs. Paraguay odds
From BetMGM.com
US -110. Tie +240. Paraguay +320. Goals: 2.5
USA soccer vs. Paraguay prediction
Odds Trader: United States 2, Paraguay 1
The site predicts that the USA will get a 1-goal win against Paraguay in the 2026 World Cup.
Dimers: United States 1, Paraguay 0
The site gives Team USA a 50.9% chance to win. It gives Paraguay a 23.3% shot to win. It gives the match a 25.8% chance to end in a draw.
Bookies.com: Bet USA on the moneyline vs Paraguay
Bill Speros writes: "The home opener for Team USA carries the burden of four year's worth of buildup, frustration, and expectations. It offers all the makings of a nervy opener for the Americans. Paraguay arrives on a nine-match unbeaten qualifying run and has built its success around defensive organization and resilience. Team USA enters the tournament encouraged by its recent performances - despite a loss to Germany. Playing at SoFi Stadium helps, but Paraguay is exactly the type of disciplined opponent that can frustrate a talented host nation."
CBS Sports: United States 2, Paraguay 1
The site has the United States earning a 2-1 win over Paraguay in the World Cup match.
Big D Soccer: Team USA 2, Paraguay 1
Drew Epperley writes: "SoFi Stadium, the opener on American soil. They'd better not screw this up."
ESPN: United States 2, Paraguay 0
Ryan O'Hanlon writes: "So, just how evenly matched are these teams? The rating gap between the U.S. and Paraguay is smaller than the gap between England and France, the fourth- and third-ranked teams, respectively."
Bret Bloomquist can be reached, [email protected]; @Bretbloomquist on X.
This article originally appeared on El Paso Times: Where is USA soccer game today vs. Paraguay? Prediction, location, odds
Continue reading...
