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    Match 4 · Group D · Matchday 1

    United StatesUnited States
    4 : 1
    Full-time
    ParaguayParaguay
    • F. Balogun31', 45'
    • G. Reyna90'
    Goals
    • D. Bobadilla7' (OG)
    • Mauricio73'

    Friday, June 12, 2026 · 9:00 PM ET

    SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles

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    Match events

    United StatesMinParaguay
    • D. Bobadilla (OG)
      7'
    • 10'
      Juan CáceresYellow card
    • F. Balogun(assist: C. Pulisic)
      31'
    • F. Balogun(assist: M. Tillman)
      45'
    • ▲ S. Berhalter·▼ C. Pulisic
      46'
    • 46'
      ▲ Mauricio·▼ D. Bobadilla
    • 53'
      Miguel AlmirónYellow card
    • Tyler AdamsYellow card
      59'
    • 62'
      ▲ A. Arce·▼ A. Sanabria
    • ▲ R. Pepi·▼ F. Balogun
      72'
    • ▲ T. Weah·▼ S. Dest
      72'
    • 73'
      Mauricio(assist: J. Enciso)
    • 79'
      Diego GómezYellow card
    • 79'
      ▲ G. Velazquez·▼ J. Caceres
    • 79'
      ▲ R. Sosa·▼ M. Almiron
    • 80'
      ▲ Kaku·▼ D. Gomez
    • ▲ G. Reyna·▼ M. Tillman
      82'
    • 88'
      Alex ArceYellow card
    • G. Reyna(assist: A. Freeman)
      90'
    • 90+3'
      Junior AlonsoYellow card

    Group D standings

    #TeamPWDLGDPts
    1United StatesUnited States320146
    2AustraliaAustralia311104
    3ParaguayParaguay3111-24
    4TurkeyTurkey3102-23
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    What each team needs

    United StatesUnited States

    A win in their opening match would put United States in a strong position to advance from Group D.

    ParaguayParaguay

    An opening win over United States would be a major statement and strengthen Paraguay's chances of progressing.

    Team comparison

    StatUnited StatesParaguay
    FIFA Ranking1444
    World Cup Titles00
    World Cup Appearances129
    Best WC FinishSemifinals (1930)Quarterfinals (2010)
    ManagerMauricio PochettinoGustavo Alfaro
    How They QualifiedHost nation — automatic qualificationCONMEBOL — 6th place (direct)
    2022 World CupRound of 16 — lost to NetherlandsDid not qualify
    CaptainChristian PulisicGustavo Gómez

    Prediction

    United States 2 — 1 Paraguay

    Based on FIFA rankings and recent form. United States (ranked 14th) enters as the slight favourite.

    Match facts

    United States have appeared at 12 World Cups. Paraguay have appeared at 9.
    United States are ranked 14th in the world. Paraguay are ranked 44th.
    This match takes place at SoFi Stadium, which is one of the 16 World Cup 2026 venues.

    How to watch

    RegionBroadcast
    USA (English)FOX / FOX Sports App
    USA (Spanish)Telemundo / Peacock
    UKBBC / ITV (TBC)
    WorldwideFIFA+ (select territories)

    Venue

    SoFi Stadium · Los Angeles · Capacity: 70,000

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