USMNT confirmed lineup vs Paraguay: Mauricio Pochettino’s XI for World Cup debut
With the USMNT set to kick off Group D play, here is how Pochettino lines up for this historic first match of the World Cup.
The United States Men’s National Team is set to make its debut at the 2026 World Cup, a historic tournament the USA are co-hosting alongside Mexico and Canada.
The USMNT, led by manager Mauricio Pochettino, will kick off its Group D campaign against a dangerous Paraguay side looking to pull off an opening-match upset.
The two sides played out a feisty international friendly last November, with a bench-clearing brawl in the final minutes of a 2-1 USA win. USMNT defender Alex Freeman and Paraguay midfielder Diego Gómez clashed at Subaru Park in a game that might give fans a preview of what to expect from Friday’s game.
USMNT team news vs Paraguay
For this highly anticipated World Cup opener, Pochettino is expected to use a balanced formation that offers stability and attacking output. The Argentine manager intends to fully unleash his attacking talent to secure a crucial three points right out of the gate. Here’s how he starts for the USMNT opener...
United States vs. Paraguay match time
The blockbuster fixture is scheduled for Friday, June 12, with kickoff set for 9:00pm (ET). A sellout crowd is expected to pack the stadium, while millions more tune in across the globe.
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