USA vs Paraguay: 2026 World Cup Group D Opener

USA open their 2026 World Cup campaign against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, with both sides starting from a blank slate in Group D. The table shows USA and Paraguay ranked first and second respectively, each on zero points and yet to play, but both currently in positions described as advancing to the Round of 32, underlining the importance of making a strong start.

Recent meetings point clearly in USA’s favour. They have hosted Paraguay in the last three encounters and won all of them. Most recently, USA 2-1 Paraguay in November 2025 followed USA 1-0 Paraguay in both a 2018 friendly and a 2016 Copa America group match. Across those games, USA scored four times and conceded just once, suggesting a consistent edge in this matchup.

With no competitive form or goal data yet for either side this World Cup, historical head-to-heads provide the main guide. Playing effectively at home on US soil and with a perfect recent record against Paraguay, USA look better placed to control this Group D opener and are favoured to take all three points.