The United States begin their World Cup 2026 campaign against Paraguay in a Group D clash on Saturday. Here is everything you need to know about watching the match.
Kick-Off Time and Venue
The fixture is scheduled to start at 6pm PST on Friday evening, which translates to 2am BST on Saturday morning for UK viewers. The match will be held at Los Angeles Stadium, commonly known as SoFi Stadium, in Inglewood, California.
TV Coverage in the UK
British fans can watch the game for free on BBC One. Live coverage begins at 1:30am BST, offering 30 minutes of pre-match build-up before the 2am kick-off.
Live Stream Options
The match can be streamed via the BBC Sport website on desktop and laptop computers. For mobile devices, smart TVs, or consoles, use the BBC iPlayer app to watch live.
US Viewing Details
American viewers can watch in English on FOX or Fox Sports 1. Spanish-language coverage is available on Telemundo.
Radio Commentary
UK listeners can tune into BBC Radio 5 Live for full audio commentary, starting shortly before the 2am kick-off.
USA Team News
Manager Mauricio Pochettino faces a decision on defender Chris Richards, who is back in training but may not start. Sergino Dest is fully fit after recovering from a hamstring injury.
Paraguay Team News
Defender Omar Alderete is available after suspension, but Julio Enciso is doubtful due to a double injury sustained against Nicaragua. Brighton's Diego Gomez could start in his place after overcoming his own fitness issues.
Head-to-Head Record
The teams first met at the 1930 World Cup, where the USA won 3-0. Overall, the USMNT leads the series with 5 wins, 2 losses, and 2 draws, including a 2-1 friendly victory in their last meeting.
