US Men’s National Team Seeks World Cup Glory, Prepares for Game Against Paraguay
Pak Gazette Chief Correspondent Jonathan Hunt provides an update on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, live from Los Angeles Stadium. It features the US national team preparing for their upcoming match against Paraguay, discussing their potential to win the coveted trophy. Hunt shares his thoughts on the team’s performance, emphasizing its offensive strength and areas for improvement.
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Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0 in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday. Now, the United States men’s national team is set to launch its World Cup campaign at home on Friday night in Inglewood, California.
The USMNT and Paraguay will kick off at 9 pm ET from Los Angeles Stadium. The USMNT, led by Mauricio Pochettino, enters 17th place in the FIFA World Ranking on Friday.
Captain Tim Ream leads Team USA onto the field during an open practice ahead of the 2026 World Cup at the Irvine Sports Complex in Irvine, California, on June 8, 2026. (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
SEE USA VS PARAGUAY
Late last month, the Americans defeated Senegal, 3-2, in a World Cup warm-up match.
FIFA determines its world ranking using the Elo rating system, which rewards teams for their victories and penalizes them for their losses, while taking into account the strength of the competition.
Preparations are made at Soccer House ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Venice Beach in Los Angeles, California, on June 6, 2026. (Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)
WATCH USA VS PARAGUAY ON FOX ONE
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.
The FIFA World Cup Trophy is displayed outside the White House in Washington, DC, ahead of the FIFA World Cup draw on December 2, 2025. (Michael Regan/FIFA/Getty Images)
How to watch United States vs Paraguay
When: Friday, June 12, 2026, at 6 pm Eastern Time
Where: Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood, California.
TV: FOX
Stream: Watch it 3 days free on FOX One, Watch it free on Tubi, FOX Sports.
