USA vs. Paraguay lineups: Projected USMNT starting 11, team news for World Cup 2026 opener

The United States men's national team opens its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Paraguay in a Group D match at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, with the tournament being held on home soil. Managed by Mauricio Pochettino, the USMNT faces high expectations from the home crowd. The Americans have reached the quarterfinals only once in the modern World Cup era, achieving that milestone in 2002.