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USA vs. Paraguay: World Cup 2026 Kickoff Details and Broadcast Information
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USA vs. Paraguay: World Cup 2026 Kickoff Details and Broadcast Information

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The United States will play Paraguay in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup Group D in Los Angeles.
  • The match will be preceded by an opening ceremony, following the pattern of previous World Cup games.
  • Both the U.S. and Paraguay have had mixed results in their recent friendly matches leading up to the tournament.

The United States is set to make its 2026 World Cup debut against Paraguay in Los Angeles. The highly anticipated match, part of Group D, will be preceded by an opening ceremony, a tradition observed in other tournament games.

As one of the tournament's hosts, the U.S. team faces significant pressure to start strong in front of their home crowd. Their recent performance in friendly matches has shown some inconsistencies, with a win against Senegal (3-2) and a loss to Germany (1-2), raising questions about their readiness.

Paraguay, aiming to be a surprise in a challenging group that also includes Australia and Turkey, has mirrored the U.S. team's recent form with one win and one loss in their preparation games. They secured a decisive 4-0 victory over Nicaragua but fell to Morocco 2-1.

The match is scheduled for Friday, June 12, at 19:00 Central Mexico time. It will be broadcast on Canal 5, Azteca 7, TUDN, and VIX.

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

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