The United States will kick off their World Cup 2026 campaign on home soil against Paraguay in a Group D encounter at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
Match Details
Kick-off time: The match is scheduled to start at 6pm local time (PST) on Friday evening. Due to the time difference, UK viewers will need to stay up late as it airs at 2am (BST) on Saturday morning.
Venue: The game will be held at the state-of-the-art Los Angeles Stadium, commonly known as SoFi Stadium, located in Inglewood, California. This modern venue gives the American side a home-field advantage as they begin their tournament.
How to Watch
UK TV broadcast: British viewers can watch the match for free on BBC One. Live coverage starts at 1:30am, with 30 minutes of pre-match analysis before kick-off.
Live stream: The match can be streamed online via the BBC Sport website on desktop and laptop computers. Mobile users, smart TV owners, and console players can access the broadcast through the official BBC iPlayer app.
US TV broadcast: American viewers can watch the match in English on FOX or Fox Sports 1. Spanish-language commentary is available on Telemundo.
Radio coverage: UK listeners can tune into BBC Radio 5 Live for full audio commentary, starting shortly before the 2am kick-off.
Team News
USA: Manager Mauricio Pochettino has a key decision to make regarding defender Chris Richards, who has returned to training but may not be ready to start. Sergino Dest is fully fit after recovering from a hamstring injury last month.
Paraguay: Defender Omar Alderete is available after serving a suspension, but Julio Enciso is a doubt after sustaining a double injury to his side and back against Nicaragua last week. Brighton's Diego Gomez could start in his place after overcoming his own injury.
Head-to-Head Record
The USA and Paraguay first met at the 1930 World Cup, with the Americans winning 3-0. Overall, the USA leads the series with 5 wins, 2 losses, and 2 draws, including a 2-1 friendly victory in their most recent meeting.
