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📅 2026 World Cup Fixture: Group D · Friday, June 12, 2026 · SoFi Stadium, Inglewood |
USA vs Paraguay carries World Cup history all the way back to 1930. The two nations met in the very first FIFA World Cup that year, where the USA won 3-0 in Montevideo. Nearly a century later, on Friday, June 12, 2026, the USMNT opens their home World Cup against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium.
The all-time record favors the United States, but Paraguay are physical, well-organized, and historically dangerous opponents. This is the match that will define how the host nation enters the tournament.
All-Time Head-to-Head Record
USA lead the all-time head-to-head between USA and Paraguay, who have met 7 times at senior international level since 1930.
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7 Meetings |
4 USA wins |
1 Draws |
2 Paraguay wins |
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Stat |
USA |
Paraguay |
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Total wins |
4 |
2 |
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Goals scored |
9 |
5 |
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Goals per match |
1.29 |
0.71 |
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Win rate |
57% |
29% |
Last meetings between USA and Paraguay
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Date |
Competition |
Home |
Away |
Score |
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Mar 27, 2022 |
Friendly |
USA |
Paraguay |
1-0 |
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Aug 29, 2007 |
Friendly |
USA |
Paraguay |
3-1 |
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Mar 7, 2007 |
Friendly |
Paraguay |
USA |
3-1 |
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Feb 18, 1998 |
Friendly |
USA |
Paraguay |
1-0 |
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Jul 19, 1995 |
Copa América |
Paraguay |
USA |
1-0 |
Biggest wins for each side
USA's biggest result
USA 3–0 Paraguay, 1930 World Cup Group Stage, July 17, 1930, Montevideo — Bert Patenaude's brace and a third goal sent the USA to the World Cup semifinals at the very first tournament. It remains one of the greatest results in US Soccer history.
Paraguay's biggest result
Paraguay 1–0 USA, 1995 Copa América Group Stage — A tight, attritional defeat that showed Paraguay's tournament resilience.
The most famous match
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1930 World Cup Group Stage — The very first meeting at the very first World Cup. The USA won 3-0 in Montevideo and went on to finish third — still their best ever World Cup result. |
Top scorer in the rivalry
Bert Patenaude scored a brace in the 1930 World Cup meeting — recognized by FIFA in 2006 as the first ever hat-trick in World Cup history (vs Paraguay in the same tournament cycle, in the next match vs Paraguay).
2026 World Cup Preview
Key players: USA
Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, Tyler Adams, Tim Weah, Yunus Musah, Folarin Balogun. Mauricio Pochettino's first World Cup as head coach.
Key players: Paraguay
Miguel Almirón, Julio Enciso, Antonio Sanabria, Diego Gómez, Junior Alonso. Manager Gustavo Alfaro brings tactical discipline.
Match prediction
Home advantage at SoFi, a stronger squad on paper, and a tournament-opening incentive give the USA the edge. USA 2-1 prediction.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the all-time head-to-head record between USA and Paraguay?
The United States lead the all-time record against Paraguay with 4 wins to Paraguay's 2, with 1 draw across 7 senior meetings since 1930. The USA have outscored Paraguay 9-5 across those matches.
When did USA last play Paraguay?
The USA's last meeting with Paraguay was a 1-0 friendly win on March 27, 2022, in Kansas City — Paul Arriola scored the winner in a tight match.
Have USA and Paraguay played at the World Cup?
Yes. USA and Paraguay met in the very first FIFA World Cup, at the 1930 tournament in Uruguay. The USA won 3-0 in the group stage and went on to finish third — still their best ever World Cup result.
When do USA play Paraguay at the 2026 World Cup?
The USMNT face Paraguay in Group D of the 2026 World Cup on Friday, June 12, 2026, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. It is the USA's tournament opener.
Why is USA vs Paraguay historically significant?
It is the longest-running USA-South America fixture, dating back to the 1930 World Cup. The USA's 3-0 win in 1930 was part of their run to the semifinals — their best ever World Cup performance — and remains foundational in US Soccer history.
Who is the USMNT head coach for the 2026 World Cup?
Mauricio Pochettino is the head coach of the United States Men's National Team for the 2026 World Cup. The Argentine, formerly of Tottenham, PSG and Chelsea, took the role in September 2024.
See Also: Spain vs Uruguay Head to Head: All-Time Record & 2026 Group H Preview
Last updated May 4, 2026. We will refresh this page after the 2026 World Cup match between USA and Paraguay.