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USA vs. Paraguay: Follow the 2026 World Cup match live from Los Angeles
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USA vs. Paraguay: Follow the 2026 World Cup match live from Los Angeles

From Prensa Libre · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The United States will begin its 2026 World Cup campaign against Paraguay in Los Angeles on June 12.
  • Both teams are making their debut in the tournament, with Paraguay returning after a 16-year absence.
  • The US team, led by Mauricio Pochettino, features stars like Christian Pulisic, while Paraguay relies on Miguel Almirón and Gustavo Gómez.

The United States kicks off its 2026 World Cup journey on Friday, June 12, facing Paraguay at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood. This match marks the debut for both nations in the tournament.

Under the guidance of coach Mauricio Pochettino, the U.S. team aims for a strong start in front of their home crowd. Key players include Christian Pulisic, Tyler Adams, Weston McKennie, Folarin Balogun, and Tim Weah. The U.S. has a mixed record in World Cup openers, with three wins, three draws, and five losses in their 11 previous appearances.

Paraguay returns to the World Cup stage after a 16-year hiatus. Coach Gustavo Alfaro's squad boasts talents such as Miguel Almirón, Antonio Sanabria, Andrés Cubas, Diego Gómez, and Gustavo Gómez. The potential absence of Julio Enciso due to injury is a significant concern for the team. Paraguay's history in World Cup debuts is also modest, with only one victory, against Iraq in 1986, alongside four draws and three losses in their other opening matches.

The Group D also includes Australia and Turkey, setting the stage for a competitive group play.

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Originally published by Prensa Libre in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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