USMNT set to face Paraguay in World Cup opener amid brawl video resurfacing
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 10:28 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
The United States men’s national team will begin its 2026 World Cup campaign against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 12. This match marks the USMNT's first World Cup game on home soil in 32 years. Tensions are heightened due to a brawl during a recent friendly match between the two teams, which the U.S. won 2-1. A video of that incident has circulated ahead of the game. Following this match, the USMNT will play Australia and Turkiye in group play.
- •USMNT faces Paraguay in the World Cup at SoFi Stadium.
- •Previous friendly ended in a brawl during stoppage time.
- •USMNT has not advanced past the Round of 16 since 2002.
- •Next matches include Australia and Turkiye in group play.
- 10:28 PMYahoo Sports — Old United States-Paraguay brawl video resurfaces before World Cup opener
"The U.S. men's national team will open its 2026 World Cup run against Paraguay on Friday night. Here's what you need to know.
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