US picks Freese in goal, Paraguay's Enciso makes start in World Cup match in LA

In a significant lineup decision for the World Cup match against Paraguay, U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino has opted for Matt Freese to start in goal, bypassing Matt Turner. This choice signals a key tactical move for the American side as they begin their campaign.

Paraguay, meanwhile, has included Julio Enciso in their starting eleven, a surprise given his recent injury. Enciso's presence is expected to provide a much-needed boost to Paraguay's offense, which has faced challenges in scoring in recent games. The Paraguayan lineup also features notable players such as Gustavo Gomez and Miguel Almiron.

The U.S. attack will be spearheaded by Folarin Balogun and Christian Pulisic, with veteran Tim Ream captaining the defense. Defender Chris Richards also makes the starting lineup, having worked his way back from an ankle injury. This Group D match is particularly historic as it marks the first game of the expanded 48-team World Cup to be held in the United States.