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Mexico defeated South Africa, 2-0, in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday. Now, the U.S. men’s national team is set to launch its World Cup campaign on home soil Friday night in Inglewood, California.
The USMNT and Paraguay will kick off at 9 p.m. ET from Los Angeles Stadium. The USMNT, coached by Mauricio Pochettino, enters Friday at the No. 17 spot in the FIFA World Rankings.
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Late last month, the Americans defeated Senegal, 3-2, in a World Cup tuneup match.
FIFA determines its world rankings using the Elo rating system, which rewards teams for wins and penalizes them for losses while also factoring in the strength of the competition.
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This year’s World Cup will feature an expanded field of 48 teams.
Here’s how to watch the game, including start time, TV information and streaming options.
How to Watch United States vs Paraguay
When: Friday, June 12, 2026, at 6 p.m. ET
Where: Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood, California.
TV: FOX
Stream: Watch 3 days free on FOX One, Watch free on Tubi, FOX Sports.