Who will referee USA vs Paraguay FIFA World Cup 2026 match?

The clash takes place at the Los Angeles Stadium.

The USA are one of the co-hosts for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The United States men’s national soccer team are all set to play their opening game of the mega competition against the Paraguay national football team.

It is not going to be an easy first game for Mauricio Pochettino’s men. They will be eager to kick off the World Cup in a positive and it is going to be interesting to look at their performance on the grandest stage of them all.

The United States men’s national soccer team have put in decent performances ahead of the mega competition. After securing a 3-2 win against Senegal, they put up a strong fight against four-time world champions Germany. The USA ultimately lost the fixture by 1-2, but they looked like a capable side from the start. Stars like Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie and Folarin Balogun are going to be crucial for the Yanks.

Since match 1, referees have done a brilliant job. The opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 (Mexico vs South Africa) saw three red cards. This shows that players cannot just walk away after displaying their indisciplinary conduct on the field. Moving forward, the stars will be looking to stay extra cautious on the pitch.

Also Read: Will Christian Pulisic play tonight for USA vs Paraguay in FIFA World Cup 2026?

List of Referees for USA vs Paraguay 2026 World Cup match

• Referee: Danny Desmond Makkelie (Netherlands)
• Assistant Referee 1: Hessel Steegstra (Netherlands)
• Assistant Referee 2: Jan De Vries (Netherlands)
• Fourth official: Yusuke Araki (Japan)
• VAR: Carlos Del Cerro Grande (Spain)
• Assistant VAR: Dennis Higler (Netherlands)
• Support VAR: Khamis Almarri (Qatar)

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