Group D · Matchday 1 · Group D
Saturday, Jun 13, 2026 · 01:00 UTC
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USA
1.75
Home
VS
Draw 3.60
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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.