USMNT Opens World Cup 2026 Campaign Against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium

CBS Sports · -2h ago

The United States begins its home World Cup tonight against Paraguay in a Group D opener at SoFi Stadium, with kickoff set for 9 p.m. ET on FOX and Telemundo. Mauricio Pochettino's side leans on Christian Pulisic and Folarin Balogun for its attack, though center back Chris Richards remains a fitness concern after an ankle injury sustained last month. Paraguay, unbeaten in eight matches under Gustavo Alfaro and fresh off wins over Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay, are expected to sit in a disciplined mid-block and look for chances on the counter and from set pieces.