USA face stern test against Paraguay in World Cup opener

The United States kicks off its 2026 World Cup campaign on home soil tonight, hosting Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles in a Group D opener that marks the first World Cup meeting between the two nations since 1930. For Mauricio Pochettino’s side, the timing could hardly b..

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The United States Men's National Team (USMNT) begins its 2026 World Cup campaign tonight at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles against Paraguay, a match carrying significant historical and tactical pressure.

This is the first World Cup meeting between the US and Paraguay since 1930.
The USMNT, under Coach Mauricio Pochettino, has struggled recently, losing three of their four matches this year.
Paraguay returns to the World Cup for the first time since 2010 and boasts an unbeaten streak, though with defensive concerns.

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