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U.S. men's national soccer team begins World Cup play against Paraguay

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Last updated Jun 13, 2026

U.S. men's national soccer team begins World Cup play against Paraguay

Summary

The U.S. men's national soccer team will open its 2026 World Cup campaign against Paraguay on June 12 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. After missing the 2018 tournament, the team returns with a mix of experienced players and newcomers. In Group D, the U.S. will also face Australia on June 17 and Turkey on June 25. The knockout stage begins on June 28, and potential matchups will depend on the U.S. team's performance in the group stage.

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Status Watch

•U.S. plays Paraguay on June 12 at 9 p.m. ET.
•Matches include Australia on June 17 and Turkey on June 25.
•Knockout stage begins on June 28.
•Tournament features 48 teams and 104 matches over 39 days.

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What they're saying

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LOS ANGELES – The U.S. Men’s National Team is set for its first FIFA World Cup match on home soil in over 30 years. The USMNT face Paraguay to open their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign at Los Angele...
— Yahoo Sports