The USMNT plays its first home World Cup match since 1994 tonight. The USA faces Paraguay on Friday June 12 at 9:00 PM ET from Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood.
The USA vs Paraguay live stream airs on FOX and streams completely free on Tubi in 4K. A star-studded opening ceremony starts 90 minutes before kickoff.
Bottom line: You do not need cable or any subscription to watch this match. Tubi streams it free in 4K with a free account. Set it up now and you are covered for the ceremony and the match.
USA vs Paraguay Key Details
- Match: USA vs Paraguay, FIFA World Cup 2026, Group D
- Date: Friday, June 12, 2026
- Kickoff time: 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT / 2:00 AM Saturday UK / 10:00 PM in Paraguay
- Venue: Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi Stadium), Inglewood, California
- US TV channel: FOX (English), Telemundo (Spanish)
- Free live stream: Tubi in 4K with a free account
- Opening ceremony: 7:30 PM ET with Katy Perry, LISA, and Anitta on FOX, Telemundo, and Tubi
- Tubi pregame: Starts 6:00 PM ET
- Referee: Danny Makkelie (Netherlands), VAR: Carlos del Cerro Grande (Spain)
How to Watch USA vs Paraguay Live Stream in the USA
This is the easiest World Cup match to watch all tournament. FOX carries it on network TV. Tubi streams it free. You only need to pick your screen.
Start with Tubi if you want free streaming. Tubi carries the full broadcast live and free in 4K on supported devices. Here is the quick setup:
- Download the Tubi app on your smart TV, phone, or tablet, or open tubitv.com.
- Create a free account. No credit card required.
- Open the FIFA World Cup hub. Pregame starts at 6:00 PM ET and the ceremony follows at 7:30 PM ET.
A TV antenna works too. FOX is a network channel so over-the-air pickup is free in nearly every US market. Cable and satellite subscribers just tune to FOX.
Cord-cutters with subscriptions have more routes. FOX One and the FOX Sports App stream every match in 4K. YouTube TV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and DirecTV all carry FOX, and several offer free trials for new subscribers.
Prefer Spanish commentary? Telemundo airs the match and the ceremony on TV. Peacock holds exclusive Spanish-language streaming rights and carries all 104 matches.
How to Watch USA vs Paraguay in Paraguay
The Albirroja’s first World Cup match in 16 years kicks off at 10:00 PM in Asuncion. Free-to-air coverage runs on Telefuturo and SNT, which carry all of Paraguay’s matches at no cost. Tigo Sports holds rights to all 104 tournament matches for pay-TV subscribers and streams through the Tigo Sports App. GEN also carries the match.
A 10:00 PM Friday kickoff means all of Paraguay will be watching. The country has waited since 2010 for this night.
USA vs Paraguay Live Stream Options From Other Countries
Official broadcasters carry live coverage in every major market. Here are the confirmed TV channels and streaming options:
| Country | TV Channel / Stream | Kickoff (Local) |
|---|---|---|
| UK | BBC One, BBC iPlayer (free) | 2:00 AM Saturday |
| Mexico | Canal 5, Las Estrellas, Azteca 7, TUDN, ViX | 7:00 PM Friday |
| Argentina | Telefe, TyC Sports, DSports | 10:00 PM Friday |
| Brazil | CazeTV on YouTube (free, 4K) | 10:00 PM Friday |
| Australia | SBS, SBS On Demand (free) | 11:00 AM Saturday AEST |
| India | Zee5 | 6:30 AM Saturday IST |
| Japan | DAZN, NHK / Nippon TV / Fuji TV select | 10:00 AM Saturday JST |
| China | CCTV-5 (free, all matches), Migu | 9:00 AM Saturday |
| Spain | DAZN (all matches), RTVE select free | 3:00 AM Saturday |
A note for UK viewers: this is a BBC match. Set the alarm for 2:00 AM or catch the replay on iPlayer. For every country and all 104 matches see our full 2026 FIFA World Cup TV coverage guide.
Traveling abroad? A VPN routes your connection through a server back home so your usual streaming app works as normal. Check your service’s terms first because some platforms restrict VPN connections.
What to Expect From the Match
The wait ends tonight. The USMNT has not played a World Cup match on home soil since 1994. Mauricio Pochettino sends out a squad built around Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, and Folarin Balogun in front of a packed Los Angeles Stadium.
Pochettino confirmed all 26 players are available including defender Chris Richards, who recovered from an ankle injury in time. The only question is whether Richards starts or comes off the bench. Recent form is a mixed bag. The US beat Senegal 3-2 but lost 2-1 to Germany in its final warm-up.
Paraguay returns to the World Cup for the first time since 2010 when it reached the quarterfinals, still the country’s best run. Gustavo Alfaro built a hard-running and organized side around captain Gustavo Gomez and Miguel Almiron.
The numbers tell the story: Paraguay conceded just 14 goals across 18 qualifiers and arrives unbeaten in eight matches with wins over Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay in that run. Star playmaker Julio Enciso is a major doubt with a thigh injury and may miss the opener. With or without him, Paraguay will make the hosts work for everything.
FAQ About USA vs Paraguay Watching and Streaming
What happens if USA vs Paraguay ends in a draw?
Both teams take one point in Group D. A draw is a setback rather than a disaster for the hosts because Australia and Turkiye still await. Group openers shape the qualification math more than they decide it.
How many teams advance from Group D at the World Cup 2026?
At least two and possibly three. The 48-team format sends the top two from each of the 12 groups into the Round of 32 along with the eight best third-placed teams. One bad result does not eliminate anyone.
Why is SoFi Stadium called Los Angeles Stadium at the World Cup?
FIFA does not allow corporate sponsor names during the tournament. Every branded venue gets a clean name for the World Cup, so SoFi Stadium becomes Los Angeles Stadium. The same rule renames stadiums across all 16 host cities.
Can I watch a USA vs Paraguay replay after the match?
Yes. Tubi posts a free on-demand replay within one to two hours of the final whistle. FOX One subscribers can also replay the full match in the app, and official extended highlights appear on FIFA’s YouTube channel shortly after full time.
Can I listen to USA vs Paraguay on the radio?
Yes. SiriusXM carries live English-language audio of all 104 World Cup matches using FOX Sports commentary teams. Futbol de Primera airs Spanish-language radio coverage through the FDP Radio app, TuneIn, and partner stations in major US markets.
When do USA and Paraguay play their next matches?
Both return on Friday June 19. The USA faces Australia at 3:00 PM ET at Seattle Stadium. Paraguay meets Turkiye at 11:00 PM ET the same day. The USMNT closes Group D against Turkiye on June 25 at 10:00 PM ET back at Los Angeles Stadium.
The USA vs Paraguay live stream could not be simpler. Watch free on Tubi in 4K or tune to FOX with an antenna or cable. The ceremony starts at 7:30 PM ET and kickoff follows at 9:00 PM ET. The USMNT has waited 32 years to play a World Cup match at home. Tonight the wait ends in Los Angeles.
