The 2026 FIFA World Cup is finally here for the host nation, and the USA vs Paraguay game live stream is the hottest ticket in American soccer tonight. The USMNT opens its home World Cup campaign against Paraguay on Friday, June 12, 2026, at SoFi Stadium (Los Angeles Stadium) in Inglewood, California. Here is everything you need to watch the Group D opener live, including kickoff time, official TV channels, streaming options, and team news.
USA vs Paraguay Quick Match Info
- Match: United States vs Paraguay — FIFA World Cup 2026, Group D (Match 4)
- Date: Friday, June 12, 2026
- Kickoff: 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT (1:00 AM BST, 6:30 AM IST Saturday)
- Venue: SoFi Stadium (Los Angeles Stadium), Inglewood, California
- TV (English): FOX
- TV (Spanish): Telemundo
- Live stream: Fubo, FOX Sports app, FOXSports.com, Peacock
- Referee: Danny Makkelie | VAR: Carlos del Cerro Grande
How to Watch the USA vs Paraguay Game Live Stream
The match airs nationally in English on FOX, the official English-language broadcaster of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States. If you have a cable or satellite subscription, simply tune in to your local FOX channel at 9:00 PM ET.
Official Streaming Options in the USA
Fubo: Cord-cutters can stream the USA vs Paraguay game live on Fubo, which carries FOX. Eligible new subscribers can take advantage of a free trial, making it one of the easiest ways to watch tonight’s opener without cable.
FOX Sports app & FOXSports.com: The match streams live on the FOX Sports app and FOXSports.com for viewers who sign in with a participating TV provider.
Telemundo & Peacock (Spanish): The Spanish-language broadcast is available on Telemundo and streams on Peacock, with legendary commentator Andrés Cantor alongside Omar Zerón on the call.
USA vs Paraguay: Match Preview
Expectations are sky-high for Mauricio Pochettino’s side as the United States, ranked 16th in the world by FIFA, begins its 12th World Cup appearance — this time as tournament co-host alongside Mexico and Canada. The Americans are favored to win Group D, which also features Turkiye and Australia.
Captain Christian Pulisic leads a U.S. squad determined to make the most of home-field advantage in front of a packed SoFi Stadium crowd. Form has been a concern, however: the USMNT lost three of four matches in 2026 against Germany, Portugal, and Belgium before bouncing back with a 3-2 win over Senegal last week.
Paraguay, ranked 41st, arrives at its ninth World Cup with a reputation for defensive grit. La Albirroja’s best finish came in 2010, when they reached the quarterfinals. The two sides met in a friendly late last year, with the USA edging a 2-1 win thanks in part to a standout performance from Gio Reyna.
Predicted Lineups
USA: Freese; Freeman, McKenzie, Ream, Robinson; McKennie, Adams; Dest, Tillman, Pulisic; Balogun.
Paraguay: Fernandez; Caceres, G. Gomez, Alderete, Alonso; Cubas, D. Gomez; Almiron, Bobadilla, Sosa; Sanabria.
What’s at Stake in Group D
A winning start would put the USMNT firmly in control of Group D before its remaining group matches against Australia and Turkiye. For Paraguay, a result against the host nation would be a statement — and a huge step toward a first knockout-stage appearance since 2010.
FAQ: USA vs Paraguay Live Stream
What time does the USA vs Paraguay game start?
Kickoff is at 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT on Friday, June 12, 2026.
What channel is USA vs Paraguay on?
FOX (English) and Telemundo (Spanish) in the United States.
Can I stream USA vs Paraguay for free?
Eligible new Fubo subscribers can watch via a free trial. The Spanish broadcast streams on Peacock with a subscription.
Where is the USA vs Paraguay World Cup match being played?
At SoFi Stadium (Los Angeles Stadium) in Inglewood, California.
Kick back, tune in at 9 PM ET, and enjoy the USMNT’s 2026 World Cup opener live.