India, June 13 -- USA vs Paraguay FIFA World Cup 2026 Live Streaming: The USA are expected to field a flexible back three for Friday's opening game, with veteran captain Tim Ream at its heart. Miles Robinson and Mark McKenzie are competing to cover for fellow centre-back Chris Richards,

A match eight years in the making — since the USA was awarded hosting rights for the 2026 World Cup alongside Canada and Mexico on the eve of the 2018 tournament — is finally here.  The Americans begin Group D play on Friday against Paraguay in Los Angeles with an abundance of optimism.

As USA and Paraguay prepared to launch their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaigns, the spotlight wasn't only on the pitch. From Hollywood icons to surprise VIP guests, Los Angeles Stadium quickly became a celebrity hotspot.

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — The U.S. is ready to face Paraguay on Friday night to open its first home World Cup in 32 years.

USA vs Paraguay LIVE: Christian Pulisic inspires breakthrough for World Cup 2026 co-hosts - Donald Trump will not be in attendance as the USA play Paraguay in their opening match of the tournament

The United States will face Paraguay Friday evening to open play in the 2026 World Cup in the first of eight games at SoFi Stadium.

Paraguay is officially set to take on the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here is the entire 26-man squad for the Paraguay national team.