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Group D · Matchday 1 · Group D Saturday, Jun 13, 2026 · 01:00 UTC
🇺🇸 USA 1.75 Home
VS Draw 3.60
🇵🇾 Paraguay 4.80 Away
SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles
Our expert call USA Win & Both Teams to Score
Confidence: ●●●○○ 3/5

USA vs Paraguay — World Cup 2026 Prediction

The USMNT open at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles against Paraguay. Mauricio Pochettino’s side are favourites at -135, with the draw at +260 and Paraguay at +380.

Form guide

The USMNT has settled on a 4-3-3 with Christian Pulisic on the left, Folarin Balogun central and Tim Weah right. Tyler Adams anchors midfield with Yunus Musah and Weston McKennie. Paraguay under Gustavo Alfaro are a defensive 4-4-2 with Antonio Sanabria as the lone target striker.

Key matchup

Pulisic versus Paraguay’s right-back Junior Alonso. Pulisic in form against a single-pivot midfield is the USMNT’s most reliable goal source.

The pick

USA to win and both teams to score. Paraguay will score from a set-piece or counter; the USMNT will score twice. Likely scoreline: 2-1.

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