World Cup
USA vs Paraguay
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 - 02:00 (UK Time)
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USA vs Paraguay Prediction & Stats - World Cup 2026
Predictions
The United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) will open their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign on home soil against Paraguay on Friday, June 12, 2026. The Group D clash is set to be played at the Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi Stadium) in Inglewood, California.
Mauricio Pochettino’s side will be looking to make full use of home advantage as they target a strong start and all three points against a tough and physical South American opponent.
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Prediction for USA vs Paraguay in the 2026 World Cup
This is the first match for both teams in the 2026 World Cup. We looked at the background, squads, and current form of each national team before building our match prediction.
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Eagle Predict Prediction
USA Win
Last updated on 14-06-2026.
Who is the favourite to win?
According to leading UK-licensed bookmakers, USA are the favourites to win, with 25% of the odds pointing to victory.
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🆚 Match: USA vs Paraguay
🏆 Competition: 2026 FIFA World Cup
📅 Date: Saturday, 13/06/2026
🕐 Time: 02:00 UK time
🏟️ Stadium: Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi Stadium)
USA: 2026 World Cup debut
USA make their FIFA World Cup debut, but already have 4 match(es) in 2026 during the pre-World Cup period. Their record in the 2026 campaign:
1 win(s), 0 draw(s), and 3 defeat(s)
6 goals scored (1.5 per match)
11 goals conceded (2.75 per match)
Key players for USMNT
Top scorer: Weston McKennie with 1 goal(s)
Assists: Ricardo Pepi with 2
Latest results for USMNT
12/06/2026 21:00
06/06/2026 14:30
31/05/2026 15:30
31/03/2026 19:00
28/03/2026 15:30
Paraguay: 2026 World Cup debut
Paraguay make their FIFA World Cup debut after playing 21 match(es) in 2026.
The record for La Albirroja's campaign this year:
9 win(s), 7 draw(s), and 5 defeat(s)
20 goals scored (0.95 per match)
12 goals conceded (0.57 per match)
Key players for La Albirroja
Top scorer: Antonio Sanabria with 4 goal(s)
Assists: Diego Gómez with 2 assists
Latest results for La Albirroja
12/06/2026 21:00
05/06/2026 18:45
31/03/2026 14:00
27/03/2026 15:00
18/11/2025 20:30
Head-to-head record between USA and Paraguay
The two national teams have only a few recent meetings: 2 match(es) in total, which makes this 2026 World Cup fixture even more unpredictable.
USA: 2 win(s)
Paraguay: 0 win(s)
Draws: 0
Probable lineups for USA vs Paraguay
Check the probable lineups below for the USA vs Paraguay prediction in the 2026 World Cup.
USA: Matt Turner; Sergiño Dest, Chris Richards, Tim Ream, Antonee Robinson; Tyler Adams, Weston McKennie; Giovanni Reyna, Malik Tillman, Christian Pulisic; Folarin Balogun.
Paraguay: Carlos Coronel; Juan Cáceres, Gustavo Gómez, Omar Alderete, Júnior Alonso; Miguel Almirón, Damián Bobadilla, Diego Gómez, Ramón Sosa; Julio Enciso, Antonio Sanabria.
Other predictions for the match
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👉 Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals
Betting on over 2.5 goals in USA vs Paraguay looks like a smart play.
With both teams boasting strong attacks, this match has all the ingredients to see three or more goals.
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Stats
The statistics for The Stars and Stripes vs Guaraníes that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
0
League: 3
Both Teams to Score
0%
League: 75%
Over 1.5+
0%
League: 100%
Over 2.5+
0%
League: 50%
Cards
0
League: 5.25
Corners
0
League: 7.5
Home Team
USA
International - World Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
|
0 |
| Home |
W
|
0 |
| Away |
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scored | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
Away Team
Paraguay
International - World Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
|
0 |
| Home |
|
0 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scored | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
Corners
0 / Match
Corners / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of corners
0 / Match
Paraguay
(3)(1)
USA
Cards
0 / Match
Cards / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of cards
0 / Match
Paraguay
(1)(5)
USA
Goals Scored
0 / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of goals scored
0 / Match
Paraguay
(4)(1)
USA
Goals Conceded
0 / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of goals conceded
0 / Match
Paraguay
(1)(4)
USA
World Cup Standings
Group A
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mexico
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 |
South Korea
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 3 |
Czech Republic
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |
South Africa
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
Group B
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bosnia-Herzegovina
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2 |
Canada
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 3 |
Qatar
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 4 |
Switzerland
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Group C
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Scotland
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 |
Brazil
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 3 |
Morocco
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 4 |
Haiti
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
Group D
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
USA
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 |
Australia
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |
Turkey
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |
Paraguay
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
Group E
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Curaçao
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |
Ecuador
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |
Germany
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |
Ivory Coast
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group F
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Japan
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |
Netherlands
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |
Sweden
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |
Tunisia
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group G
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Belgium
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |
Egypt
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |
Iran
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |
New Zealand
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group H
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Cape Verde
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |
Saudi Arabia
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |
Spain
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |
Uruguay
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group I
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
France
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |
Iraq
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |
Norway
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |
Senegal
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group J
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Algeria
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |
Argentina
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |
Austria
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |
Jordan
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group K
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Colombia
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |
Congo DR
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |
Portugal
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |
Uzbekistan
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group L
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Croatia
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |
England
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |
Ghana
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |
Panama
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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