Paraguay drawn to face host nation US in World Cup 2026 opener

World Cup opener: Paraguay face the hosts

Paraguay kick off their 2026 World Cup campaign against the United States. That's the draw – your first match is against the host nation on their own turf. The US will have a packed stadium and all the pressure that comes with being the home side. Paraguay, under Gustavo Alfaro, go in as the team with nothing to lose and everything to gain. (1) (2)