🧩 Starting Lineup
📰 Match Recap
United States beat Paraguay 4-1 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at SoFi Stadium. Read the full match recap, goals, stats and key moments on worldcuplivenow.com.
🤖 AI Analysis & Prediction
The United States will rely on home support at SoFi Stadium and the creativity of Christian Pulisic to break down a disciplined Paraguay defense led by Miguel Almirón. Expect a tight contest with minimal goals, but the US should edge it. For live updates, visit worldcuplivenow.com.
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📖 The Story Between United States & Paraguay
Previous Meetings
Competitive meetings between these two national teams have been rare, so there is little established head-to-head history between them heading into the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Shared Footballing Ties
Both nations belong to different confederations: the United States is a member of CONCACAF, while Paraguay is part of CONMEBOL. Historically, Paraguay has a strong tradition in South American football, with a defensive and physical style, while the USA has developed a more athletic and direct approach. Their meetings often showcase a contrast between South American technical flair and North American tactical discipline.
What This Matchup Means
The 2026 World Cup meeting between the United States and Paraguay will be a compelling clash of styles, with the USA looking to impose its athleticism and set-piece strength against Paraguay's experienced, compact defense. For the USA, playing on home soil adds pressure to advance from the group, while Paraguay aims to prove its South American pedigree. Key battles will likely occur in midfield, where the USA's energy meets Paraguay's tactical organization.
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📝 Match Story
- 7': ⚽ Goal for United States scored by Damián Bobadilla.
- 10': 🟨 Yellow card for Juan Jose Cáceres (Paraguay).
- 31': ⚽ Goal for United States scored by Folarin Balogun, assisted by Christian Pulisic.
- 45'+5': ⚽ Goal for United States scored by Folarin Balogun, assisted by Malik Tillman.
- 52': 🟥 Red card for Tim Ream (United States).
- 53': 🟨 Yellow card for Miguel Almirón (Paraguay).
- 59': 🟨 Yellow card for Tyler Adams (United States).
- 73': ⚽ Goal for Paraguay scored by Maurício, assisted by Julio Enciso.
- 79': 🟨 Yellow card for Diego Gómez (Paraguay).
- 88': 🟨 Yellow card for Alex Arce (Paraguay).
- 90'+3': 🟨 Yellow card for Júnior Alonso (Paraguay).
- 90'+8': ⚽ Goal for United States scored by Giovanni Reyna, assisted by Alex Freeman.
⚽ Match Events
📈 Head-to-Head & Recent Form
United States and Paraguay have met 4 times before. United States won 3, drew 0, and lost 1.
- Belgium2-5
- Portugal0-2
- Senegal3-2
- Germany1-2
- Paraguay4-1
- Mexico1-2
- Greece0-1
- Morocco2-1
- Nicaragua4-0
- United States4-1
🏟️ SoFi Stadium
Inglewood, California