USA vs Paraguay: 2026 World Cup Opening Match Insights

USA open their 2026 World Cup campaign against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, with both sides starting level on zero points in Group D. The standings list USA first and Paraguay second in the group, but with no games played and no form line yet, this is a clean slate for both teams.

Historical Meetings

Historical meetings offer a clear pointer: USA have hosted Paraguay in each of the last three encounters and won all three. The record shows a 2-1 home victory in a 2025 friendly at Subaru Park, following 1-0 wins in a 2018 friendly in Cary, North Carolina, and in the 2016 Copa America group stage in Philadelphia. Across those matches, USA scored four times and conceded just once.

Current Season Statistics

Seasonal statistics in this World Cup cycle are blank so far, leaving little to separate the teams on current numbers. However, the consistent head-to-head edge on home soil suggests USA know how to manage this matchup.

With that backdrop, expectation leans toward USA making the most of home advantage and starting Group D with a win over Paraguay.