USA to begin FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage against Paraguay
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
The U.S. Men’s National Team kicks off its FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign against Paraguay on Friday, June 12, in Los Angeles. The tournament features an expanded 48-team format with 12 groups, including the U.S. in Group D alongside Paraguay, Australia, and Türkiye. Each group’s top two teams, plus eight best third-place teams, will advance to the knockout rounds. The U.S. faces Australia on June 19 and Türkiye on June 25.
- •USA faces Paraguay on June 12 at 9 p.m. ET in Los Angeles.
- •Tournament features 48 teams for the first time in history.
- •Top two teams and eight best third-place teams advance to knockout stage.
- •USA plays Australia on June 19 and Türkiye on June 25.
- 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — 36 stats you should know ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026
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"The FIFA World Cup 2026 in Canada, Mexico and the United States of America is finally about to kick off. Co-hosts Mexico will get the party started by hosting South Africa in the opening match at the...
"The sport’s biggest tournament is upon us, and the U.S. Men’s National Team will soon begin its journey at FIFA World Cup 2026 on home soil.As 17th-ranked USA begins play on Friday, here’s every...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 1:30 PM36 stats you should know ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026
The FIFA World Cup 2026 in Canada, Mexico and the United States of America is finally about to kick off. Co-hosts Mexico will get the party started by hosting South Africa in the opening match at the...
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 12:00 PMEverything You Need to Know: FIFA World Cup 2026 Group Stage
The sport’s biggest tournament is upon us, and the U.S. Men’s National Team will soon begin its journey at FIFA World Cup 2026 on home soil.As 17th-ranked USA begins play on Friday, here’s every...
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