Live updates: USMNT opens World Cup action against Paraguay in LA
The World Cup is back in the U.S., as the Americans will face Paraguay from Los Angeles Stadium.
by Max Molski, Sanjesh Singh, Max Molski, Sanjesh Singh · 5 NBCDFWWhat to Know
- The U.S. men's national team is opening World Cup action against Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium. Kickoff is set for 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.
- The U.S. is hosting the World Cup for the first time since 1994, this time sharing hosting duties with Canada and Mexico.
- Mauricio Pochettino's side is the top-ranked team in Group D. The USMNT sits at No. 17 in FIFA's rankings, followed by Turkey (No. 23), Australia (No. 27) and Paraguay (No. 40).
- The Americans will play their second group stage game against Australia in Seattle on Friday, June 19, and return to LA for their final group stage contest against Turkey on Thursday, June 25.
The U.S. men's national team will face Paraguay in its 2026 World Cup opener from Los Angeles Stadium. Follow along for live updates.