The 2026 World Cup is underway, and the US men’s national team is set to face Paraguay in their opening match on Friday. The game will be played at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, with kickoff scheduled for 9 p.m. ET.

USMNT Looks to Make Strong Start

The US team, led by star player Christian Pulisic, will be looking to make a strong start to the tournament. Pulisic’s form will be crucial to the team’s success, and defender Chris Richards is also racing to be fit for the match. Matt Freese is expected to start in goal for the US.

Paraguay, on the other hand, will be led by Atlanta United star winger Miguel Almiron, who is known for his crafty left foot and ability to create goals out of nothing. The team will also feature left-footed center-back Omar Alderete and midfielder Diego Gomez, who can contribute in the final third.

The game will be broadcast in Spanish on Telemundo and in English on Fox, with streaming available on Peacock.

Original reporting: NBC10 Boston — read the source article.