USA vs Paraguay: All-time head-to-head record ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026

USA vs Paraguay fixture returns at the World Cup after 96 years.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, the sport’s biggest spectacle, is once again set for its grand return after four years. Co-hosted by the USA, Mexico and Canada, it will be the first edition to be conducted in North America since the 1994 World Cup in the USA. The newest edition will also be the largest to date, with a record 48 teams participating, an increase from the previous 32.
As the new campaign raises its curtains, co-hosts USA and Paraguay will be clashing in the Group D opening fixture of the 2026 World Cup at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Both sides are aiming for a positive start in the competition. The top two placed teams qualify directly to the newly expanded Round of 32.
The USA are set to make their 12th World Cup appearance after automatically qualifying as hosts. The nation had a poor outing in the 2022 edition. They reached the Round of 16 before falling to the Netherlands.
The team will have huge expectations upon them as they play in front of their home fans. The Mauricio Pochettino-led side are targeting a deep run, hopefully surpassing their previous best semi-final appearance. Stars like Christian Pulisic are considered crucial, with their form instrumental for maintaining World Cup hopes.
Paraguay are returning to the World Cup after missing the last three editions. They will be targeting to replicate their historic 2010 campaign. There, they famously reached the quarter-finals, narrowly losing 1-0 to the eventual champions, Spain.
The South American side overcame a gruelling CONMEBOL qualifiers. They finished sixth to confirm their World Cup spot. Guided by Gustavo Alfaro, the team will rely heavily on their unbreakable defensive structure and young attacking core to cause major upsets.
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USA vs Paraguay: Head-to-Head

In their overall head-to-head record, the USA comfortably hold the edge over Paraguay in an extensively competed fixture. The USA have faced Paraguay nine times previously. The USMNT won five games, Paraguay won two games, and two games ended in a draw.
This will be their first meeting in the World Cup after an astonishing 96 years. Both nations last met in the 1930 World Cup. That match is highly regarded in the tournament’s history.
The USA’s Bert Patenaude became the first player to score a hat-trick at the World Cup, with the USA winning 3-0.
USA vs Paraguay: All-time head-to-head record
Total Matches: 9
USA Wins: 5
Paraguay Wins: 2
Draws: 2
USA vs Paraguay: Last three games
15 November 2025: USA 2–1 Paraguay, International Friendly
27 March 2018: USA 1–0 Paraguay, International Friendly
11 June 2016: USA 1–0 Paraguay, Copa América Centenario
When and where is the USA vs Paraguay FIFA World Cup 2026 match?
The venue is Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, USA. The game will take place on Friday, June 12 at 2 a.m. BST [6:30 a.m. IST, Saturday, June 13 / 9 p.m. ET, Friday, June 12]
Where and how to watch USA vs Paraguay FIFA World Cup 2026 match in the USA?
FOX Sports will telecast all the games live for the fans in the USA
Where and how to watch USA vs Paraguay FIFA World Cup 2026 match in India?
Unite8 Sports Channels of Zee Entertainment will telecast these matches live in India
Who will captain the USA national team in the FIFA World Cup 2026?
Tim Ream is the captain of the USA Football Team
Who will captain the Paraguay national team in the FIFA World Cup 2026?
Gustavo Gómez is the captain of the Paraguay Football Team
Which players are ruled out of this match?
As of now, all the players are fit to play. No injury concerns are going into this fixture, but Chris Richards remains doubtful to start.
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Basil Elias Benoy is a sports journalist with a deep passion for football, cricket, and kabaddi. A devoted supporter of Manchester United and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, he combines his academic background in Economics with hands-on experience in sports media. His work ranges from professional sports content creation for digital platforms to on-ground reporting for Indian Super League club Kerala Blasters.