Dan + Shay to perform national anthem for USA vs. Paraguay match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 8:35 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Team USA's opening match at the 2026 World Cup against Paraguay is scheduled for Friday night at SoFi Stadium, starting at 9 p.m. ET. Prior to the match, Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney of the country duo Dan + Shay will perform the national anthem. The opening ceremony will feature various artists, including Katy Perry and Future. Paraguay's national anthem will be performed by the duo Purahei Soul. This marks the United States' first World Cup hosting since 1994.
- •Match starts at 9 p.m. ET at SoFi Stadium.
- •Dan + Shay will perform the U.S. national anthem.
- •Paraguayan anthem by musical duo Purahei Soul.
- •Opening ceremony includes several high-profile performers.
- •First World Cup hosted by the U.S. since 1994.
- 8:35 PMYahoo Sports — Who is singing the national anthem for Team USA's World Cup opener vs. Paraguay?
"As part of the opening ceremony ahead of Team USA's World Cup debut, a Grammy Award-winning country music duo will perform the national anthem.
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