USMNT star striker Folarin Balogun (L) and Paraguay standout midfielder Diego Gómez (R) Jamie Squire ; Aris Messinis / AFP / Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic app.

The latest USA vs. Paraguay odds from FanDuel Sportsbook list the USMNT at -105 (risk $105 to win $100) on the 90-minute money line, with Paraguay at +310 and a draw at +240. The over/under for total goals is 2.

The United States men's national team are all set to play their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against their Group D opponents Paraguay at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California. Mauricio Pochettino's talented,

The U.S. men's national team will open its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Paraguay on June 12, 2026, at Los Angeles Stadium. USA enters the tournament under head coach Mauricio Pochettino, who took over following the team's early exit from the 2024 Copa América in which they failed to advance out of their group.

USMNT Faces Paraguay on Friday in First World Cup Match

The United States men's national team plays its first World Cup game on home soil since 1994 on Friday night at Sofi Stadium.

The U.S. men's national team opens their 2026 World Cup campaign against Paraguay on Friday, so here's who we think should be in the starting IX.

USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino said that the time for fiery speeches is over, and that his side is ready for Friday's World Cup opener against Paraguay.