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USA faces Paraguay in World Cup opener at SoFi Stadium

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Last updated Jun 12, 2026

USA faces Paraguay in World Cup opener at SoFi Stadium

Summary

The USA begins its World Cup campaign against Paraguay today at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, with kick-off at 9pm ET. This match marks the USA's first World Cup home game since 1994, where they reached the last 16. Paraguay, competing in their first World Cup since 2010, is also looking to make an impact, having reached the quarter-finals in their last appearance. Both teams have notable line-ups, with Christian Pulisic expected to lead the attack for the USA and Julio Enciso recovering from injury for Paraguay. A pre-match ceremony featuring performances from Katy Perry, Future, LISA, and Tyla will occur 90 minutes before kick-off.

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Status Watch

•Match starts at 9pm ET today in Los Angeles.
•USA last hosted the World Cup in 1994.
•Paraguay qualified for the World Cup for the first time since 2010.
•Pre-match ceremony features performances from major artists.
•Pulisic and Balogun expected to lead the USA attack.

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