The host nation is finally on the field. The United States open their 2026 FIFA World Cup tonight against Paraguay, the first of three Group D matches on home soil. Here is the full USA schedule, how to watch every game, and what to know about the group as the USMNT chase a deep run at the World Cup they are hosting.
USA at the 2026 World Cup
As co-hosts with Canada and Mexico, the United States earned an automatic place and are drawn in Group D with Paraguay, Australia, and Turkiye. Head coach Mauricio Pochettino has built the squad around Christian Pulisic, with the aim of reaching the knockout rounds in front of home crowds. All three USA group games are in the United States, split between Los Angeles and Seattle. For the official team news, see the U.S. Soccer site.
USA 2026 World Cup Schedule
The USMNT play all three group-stage matches at home, with kickoff times below in Eastern. If the United States advance, their knockout matches would fall in late June and July.
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, June 12 | USA vs Paraguay | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA | 9:00 PM | FOX / Telemundo / Tubi |
| Wed, June 17 | USA vs Australia | Lumen Field, Seattle, WA | 3:00 PM | FOX / Telemundo |
| Thu, June 25 | USA vs Turkiye | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA | 10:00 PM | FOX / Telemundo |
Want it on paper? Grab a printable World Cup schedule in your time zone, or the Eastern Time and Pacific Time versions.
How to Watch USA vs Paraguay Tonight
The opener kicks off Friday, June 12, 2026, at 9:00 PM ET (6:00 PM PT) from SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. In English, the match is on FOX and streams free on Tubi. In Spanish, it is on Telemundo. Every one of the 104 World Cup matches airs across FOX and FS1, with streaming on the FOX Sports and FOX One apps.
More 2026 World Cup Resources
- 2026 FIFA World Cup Hub: Groups, Bracket, and Schedule
- 2026 World Cup Bracket With Groups Filled In (Printable PDF)
- 2026 USA World Cup Roster
- 2026 FIFA World Cup Standings
USA 2026 World Cup FAQ
What group is the USA in at the 2026 World Cup?
The United States are in Group D with Paraguay, Australia, and Turkiye.
When is the USA’s first 2026 World Cup game?
Friday, June 12, 2026, against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, at 9:00 PM ET.
What channel is USA vs Paraguay on?
FOX in English, with a free stream on Tubi, and Telemundo in Spanish.
Is the USA hosting the 2026 World Cup?
Yes. The United States co-hosts the 2026 World Cup with Canada and Mexico, and all three USA group games are at home.
