USMNT vs Paraguay Lineups, Predictions, Head-to-Head Stats, World Cup Score & Results
The United States and Paraguay begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign in Group D, which also includes Australia and Turkey.
The USMNT enters the tournament after mixed results in its preparation matches. The Americans secured an impressive 3-2 victory over Senegal but were beaten 2-1 by Germany in their final warm-up match last weekend.
Ranked 16th in the world, the United States is preparing for its 12th FIFA World Cup appearance.
Their best performance came in 2002 when they reached the quarter-finals. The Stars and Stripes have also advanced to the knockout stage in each of their last three World Cup appearances.
Meanwhile, Paraguay arrives at the tournament for its ninth appearance on football's biggest stage.
The South American side heads into the competition after a convincing 4-0 victory over Nicaragua last week.
USMNT vs Paraguay Expected Lineups
- Goalkeeper: Matt Freese
- Defenders: Alex Freeman, Miles Robinson, Tim Ream
- Midfielders: Sergiño Dest, Weston McKennie, Tyler Adams, Antonee Robinson:
- Forwards: Christian Pulisic, Malik Tillman, Folarin Balogun
Paraguay:
- Goalkeeper: Rodrigo Gill
- Defenders: Juan Cáceres, Gustavo Gómez, Omar Alderete, Junior Alonso
- Midfielders: Damián Bobadilla, Andrés Cubas, Diego Gómez, Julio Enciso, Miguel Almirón
- Forward: Antonio Sanabria
USMNT vs Paraguay Head-to-Head Stats
The USMNT holds an all-time head-to-head record of 5 wins, 2 losses, and 2 draws against Paraguay.
| Head-to-Head Record | Number |
|---|---|
Total Matches | 9 |
USMNT Wins | 5 |
Paraguay Wins | 2 |
Draws | 2 |
USMNT Win Percentage | 55.6% |
Paraguay Win Percentage | 22.2% |
Draw Percentage | 22.2% |
USMNT vs Paraguay Prediction
The United States has a strong mix of experience and attacking quality, while Paraguay also remains a competitive side.
A closely contested match is expected, but the Americans may have a slight edge.
Prediction: United States 2-1 Paraguay
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This story was originally published June 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM.