Soccer fans across the United States wonder what TV channel is USMNT vs Paraguay as the host nation opens its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign this Friday, June 12, at the state-of-the-art SoFi Stadium. Scheduled for a prime-time kickoff at 9:00 p.m. ET, local supporters are looking for reliable networks and official streaming platforms to watch Mauricio Pochettino’s squad debut on home soil. Powered by stars like Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, and Folarin Balogun, the American team faces a tough tactical battle against Gustavo Alfaro’s resilient Paraguayan squad, which features standout playmaker Miguel Almirón and young talent Julio Enciso. If you want to find out how to watch 2026 FIFA World Cup matches such as this one live as fans across the globe gear up for this historic tournament and not miss any action from this crucial opening Group D match.
How to watch USMNT vs Paraguay live in the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
Fans in Paraguay will be able to watch the Group D opening match for the 2026 World Cup on free‑to‑air television, cable and streaming, with coverage on:
- DirecTV Sports
- GEN
- Unicanal
- Popu TV
- TiGo Sports
In the United States, the 2026 FIFA World Cup match between USMNT and Paraguay will be available on:
- FOX Network
- fuboTV
- Telemundo
- Telemundo Deportes En Vivo
- Peacock
- Foxsports.com
- FOX Sports App
- Tubi
- FOX One
- Futbol de Primera Radio
Across the rest of Latin America, including much of the Spanish‑speaking region following Paraguay, viewers can tune in via:
- DirecTV Sports
- DGO
- Disney Plus Premium
- Paramount Plus
What time is USMNT vs Paraguay in the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
The soccer match between the USMNT and Paraguay for the Group D opener for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be played at the following local times:
- 7:00 p.m.: Mexico, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Honduras
- 8:00 p.m.: Peru, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador
- 9:00 p.m.: Venezuela, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Canada, Cuba, Bolivia
- 10:00 p.m.: Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay
In the United States, the USMNT vs. Paraguay game time is:
- 9:00 p.m. ET
- 8:00 p.m. CT
- 7:00 p.m. MT
- 6:00 p.m. PT
When is the USMNT vs Paraguay match for the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
The clash between the USMNT and Paraguay for the Group D opener for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be played on Friday, June 12, at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, starting at 9:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. PT. This matchup will decide who will gain the first three points and lead the bracket waiting for the result of the other match between Australia and Turkey.
