The FIFA World Cup 2026 will feature the USA and Paraguay on its second day. The two Group D teams will take the field at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on Saturday. The USA will play a FIFA World Cup match at home for the first time since 1994.
Team Form and Rankings
The United States Men's National Soccer Team is ranked 17th in the FIFA rankings, while Paraguay holds the 40th position. The home team has won five of their last ten friendlies, with one game ending in a draw. The USMNT enters the World Cup with average form. Meanwhile, Paraguay concluded its last game with a commanding 4-0 victory over Nicaragua. Paraguay's recent campaign mirrors that of the US, with four wins and a draw in ten games, showing inconsistent performance. However, Paraguay has been rock solid in defense, conceding only ten goals in 18 qualifying matches. The South American nation is making a comeback after a painful 16-year exile from the global stage, dating back to their historic quarter-final run in the 2010 edition.
Match Details
What time will the USA vs Paraguay 2026 FIFA World Cup Group D match start?
The USA vs Paraguay 2026 FIFA World Cup match will begin at 6:30 am IST on Saturday, June 13.
Where will the USA vs Paraguay 2026 FIFA World Cup Group D match be played?
The match is scheduled to be played at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California.
Predicted Lineups
USA lineup (4-2-3-1)
Matt Freese; Sergiño Dest, Chris Richards, Tim Ream, Antonee Robinson; Tyler Adams, Weston McKennie; Timothy Weah, Malik Tillman, Christian Pulisic; Folarin Balogun.
Paraguay lineup (4-4-2)
Carlos Coronel; Juan Cáceres, Fabián Balbuena, Omar Alderete, Junior Alonso; Diego Gómez, Andrés Cubas, Mathías Villasanti, Miguel Almirón; Gabriel Ávalos, Antonio Sanabria.
Squad News
USA Squad (Coach: Mauricio Pochettino)
Tim Ream (C), Matt Turner, Matt Freese, Chris Brady, Sergiño Dest, Chris Richards, Antonee Robinson, Auston Trusty, Max Arfsten, Alex Freeman, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Miles Robinson, Tyler Adams, Weston McKennie, Giovanni Reyna, Johnny Cardoso, Brenden Aaronson, Sebastian Berhalter, Malik Tillman, Tanner Tessmann, Christian Pulisic, Timothy Weah, Folarin Balogun, Ricardo Pepi, Patrick Agyemang, Haji Wright.
Paraguay Squad (Coach: Gustavo Alfaro)
Gustavo Gómez (C), Carlos Coronel, Roberto Fernández, Gatito Fernández, Juan Cáceres, Fabián Balbuena, Omar Alderete, Junior Alonso, Matías Espinoza, Robert Rojas, Andrés Cubas, Mathías Villasanti, Diego Gómez, Damián Bobadilla, Gastón Giménez, Matías Galarza, Miguel Almirón, Julio Enciso, Ramón Sosa, Gustavo Caballero, Antonio Sanabria, Gabriel Ávalos, Alex Arce, Isidro Pitta, Braian Ojeda, Hugo Cuenca.
Match Prediction
The USMNT has a slight upper hand in the contest and may win by a score of 3-1. Comparing the last ten games of both teams, FIFA rankings, and head-to-head records, the USMNT narrowly surpasses Paraguay. The two sides have faced each other nine times, with Paraguay losing three and drawing two. The home team will look to continue its three-match winning streak against Paraguay.
Where to Watch
Streamers can watch the game live on Saturday at 7:30 am on ZEE5. Television viewers can tune into Unite8 Sports 1, Unite8 Sports 1 HD, Unite8 Sports 2, and Unite8 Sports 2 HD channels.
