| USA wins | Draw | Paraguay wins |
|---|---|---|
| 1.943 | 3.57 | 4.325 |
| USA | Paraguay |
|---|---|
All Competitions | All Competitions |
LAST GAME: | LAST GAME: |
Event Details
- Date and Time: Friday, June 12, 2026, 9:00 PM EDT
- Venue: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, USA
- Competition: World Cup
| Odds via 20Bet | |
| USA vs Paraguay | Friday, June 12, 2026, 9:00 PM EDT |
| USA odds | +100 |
| Paraguay odds | +314 |
| Draw | +245 |
| Over 2 | -141 |
| Betting Bonus | Up to 100 $/€ |
USA vs Paraguay Preview and Team News
USA Team News
The World Cup returns to the United States, 32 years after the 1994 tournament, when the Stars and Stripes reached the round of 16. Mauricio Pochettino will be hoping the current side can make use of home support in Los Angeles on Friday night.
This will be their first competitive match since a Gold Cup final defeat to Mexico last July.
Results in 2026 have been mixed, but there were positives in a 2-1 friendly loss to Germany last weekend. The USA registered 16 shots, with Tyler Adams and Malik Tillman frequently winning possession in midfield and launching attacks against strong opponents.
Center-back Chris Richards is the main fitness concern for the co-hosts heading into this opening Group D fixture. He may not be risked, which would be a blow in defense, but Pochettino should have all of his attacking stars available.
Christian Pulisic is expected to play just off striker Folarin Balogun, who scored 13 goals in 30 appearances in Ligue 1 this term.
USA predicted lineup vs Paraguay (3-5-2): Freese; Ream, McKenzie, Freeman; Robinson, Tillman, Adams, McKennie, Dest; Pulisic, Balogun.
Paraguay Team News
A 4-0 victory over Nicaragua was Paraguay’s only World Cup warm-up fixture, but it was overshadowed by an injury to their key attacker, Julio Enciso.
The 22-year-old was central to Gustavo Alfaro’s plans for this tournament, but he’s now a major doubt for this showdown at the SoFi Stadium.
If Enciso fails to recover, Diego Gómez could be deployed in a more advanced midfield role. He scored five times in 32 Premier League appearances for Brighton this season, and will be expected to make runs forward to support striker Antonio Sanabria.
When they don’t have the ball, Paraguay are likely to drop relatively deep and rely upon a solid defense that is spearheaded by center-backs Omar Alderete and Gustavo Gómez. They’ll look to launch quick breaks when possible, with Miguel Almirón a key outlet on the right flank.
Paraguay predicted lineup vs USA (4-2-3-1): Gill; Alonso, Alderete, G. Gómez, Cáceres; Sosa, Bobadilla; Maurício, D. Gómez, Almirón; Sanabria.
USA vs Paraguay Prediction
- Pick: USA to win
- Odds: +100 (20Bet)
- Correct score prediction: USA 2-1 Paraguay
Enciso’s injury casts a major shadow over Paraguay’s preparations for their first World Cup in 16 years.
If he’s ruled out, Alfaro will likely be forced into some tactical tweaks that he’d rather have avoided in such an important match. With passionate home support behind them, the USA look capable of taking advantage.
The Stars and Stripes can take confidence from a 2-1 friendly win against this opposition as recently as November. They should be able to impose themselves physically in midfield and get plenty of service to their attack-minded wing-backs Antonee Robinson and Sergiño Dest.
That will give them a good platform to create opportunities for Balogun and Pulisic up front.
USA vs Paraguay Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Over 2.5 goals
- Odds: +130 (20Bet)
Pochettino favors a positive style of soccer, and he’ll likely encourage his players to try to express themselves, despite the pressure that comes with playing in a home World Cup.
That has been evident in the buildup to this tournament, with six of the USA’s last seven games producing three or more goals.
Four of the previous five Paraguay encounters have also finished with at least three goals. While they risk being overrun in midfield, they have pace in attack and are capable of scoring on the counterattack via the likes of Almirón and Sanabria.
USA vs Paraguay Where to Watch (USA, Canada)
- FOX, Telemundo (USA)
- TSN, CTV (Canada)
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