USA prepares to face Paraguay in World Cup opening match

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 3:06 PM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

USA prepares to face Paraguay in World Cup opening match
Summary

The U.S. men's national soccer team faces Paraguay at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Friday night. The match kicks off at 9 p.m. ET at a venue in Los Angeles. This marks the first World Cup game for the USMNT on home soil since 1994. Fox has created confusion around the start time, advertising a 6 p.m. ET pregame show that precedes the actual kickoff.

Source Links
Key Details
  • Match kicks off at 9 p.m. ET in Los Angeles
  • USMNT last played a World Cup match in 1994
  • Fox advertising includes a three-hour pregame show
  • Viewers should tune in at 9 p.m. ET for the game
Latest Updates
  • 3:06 PMYahoo SportsHere's what time USA vs. Paraguay actually starts for anyone confused about Fox's misleading advertising
What they're saying
"

Fox has been listing a start time that has to do with its pregame show.

Related Teams & Leagues

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days