How to watch USA vs Paraguay: Live stream the 2026 FIFA World Cup

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.