USA vs Paraguay: 2026 World Cup Group D Opener

USA open their 2026 World Cup campaign against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, in the first round of Group D. Both sides start level on zero points and goal difference, with USA listed first in the group table and Paraguay second. With no competitive form yet in this tournament, attention turns to how these teams have fared against each other in recent years.

Head-to-Head Record

The record shows a clear edge for USA in this matchup. They have won all three of the latest meetings as the designated home side. Most recently, USA beat Paraguay 2-1 in a 2025 friendly at Subaru Park, having been level 1-1 at half-time. Before that, USA earned back-to-back 1-0 victories: one in a 2018 friendly at Sahlen's Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park, and another in the 2016 Copa America group stage at Lincoln Financial Field.

With both teams yet to play a group game and statistical season data offering no separation, those head-to-head results and home advantage on American soil suggest USA are better placed to take an important opening win in Group D.