The U.S. men’s national team is set to launch its World Cup campaign on home soil Friday night in Inglewood, California, as they face off against Paraguay at 9 p.m. ET from Los Angeles Stadium.

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The USMNT, coached by Mauricio Pochettino, enters Friday at the No. 17 spot in the FIFA World Rankings. Mexico defeated South Africa, 2-0, in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday.

Late last month, the Americans defeated Senegal, 3-2, in a World Cup tuneup match. FIFA determines its world rankings using the Elo rating system, which rewards teams for wins and penalizes them for losses while also factoring in the strength of the competition.

This year’s World Cup will feature an expanded field of 48 teams. To watch the game, tune in to FOX at 6 p.m. ET or stream it on FOX One or Tubi.

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