United States – Paraguay live: Follow the third World Cup ceremony and Group D opener
Key takeaways
- Issued on: 13/06/2026 - 02:00Modified: 13/06/2026 - 02:05
- The USMNT faces Paraguay in their tournament opener, a moment of reckoning for American soccer on home soil amid visa concerns, soaring ticket prices, and competing sports dominating the conversation.
- USA: Freese - Ream, Robinson, Richards, Dest, Freeman - McKennie, Adams, Tillman - Pulisic, Balogun
Why this matters: an international story with cross-border implications worth tracking.
Issued on: 13/06/2026 - 02:00Modified: 13/06/2026 - 02:05
By: Mehdi BOUZOUINA General view inside the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California during the opening ceremony before the match, on July 12, 2026. © Daniel Cole, Reuters Team USA takes centre stage on Friday evening as the 2026 World Cup's third opening ceremony unfolds at So Fi Stadium in Los Angeles, featuring pop star Katy Perry. The USMNT faces Paraguay in their tournament opener, a moment of reckoning for American soccer on home soil amid visa concerns, soaring ticket prices, and competing sports dominating the conversation. Follow our blog to learn more.
USA: Freese - Ream, Robinson, Richards, Dest, Freeman - McKennie, Adams, Tillman - Pulisic, Balogun