🔥 USA Hosts Paraguay Opener
The United States kicks off its World Cup campaign against Paraguay in Group D. As co-hosts, the USA will look to make a strong impression in front of their home crowd. This match sets the tone for their tournament run.
USA
🏆Co-hosts of the 2026 World Cup
📈Ranked 16th in FIFA rankings
🏟️Playing at Los Angeles Stadium
📊Group D contenders
Christian Pulisic
Forward · Chelsea
Key attacker
Giovanni Reyna
Midfielder · Borussia Dortmund
Creative force
Weston McKennie
Midfielder · Juventus
Box-to-box energy
Matt Turner
Goalkeeper · Arsenal
Shot-stopper
Paraguay
🌎South American contenders
📈Ranked 50th in FIFA rankings
🏆Seeking World Cup upset
📊Group D dark horses
Miguel Almirón
Forward · Newcastle United
Pacy winger
Antony Silva
Goalkeeper · Huracán
Experienced keeper
Gustavo Gómez
Defender · Palmeiras
Solid defender
Ángel Romero
Forward · Cruz Azul
Clinical finisher
Tale of the tape
8
USA World Cup appearances
2
Paraguay World Cup quarterfinals
48
Teams in 2026 World Cup
🎙️ Host Nation Pride
The USA is co-hosting the World Cup for the first time since 1994, and the team is eager to make a strong impression in front of their home crowd.