The starting lineups for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group D opening match between USA and Paraguay have been announced. The match will start at SoFi Stadium at 04:00 Turkey time on the morning of Saturday, June 13. USA under Mauricio Pochettino and Paraguay under Gustavo Alfaro have opted for a 4-2-3-1 formation. On the USA side, Crystal Palace's Chris Richards returned to the starting XI after his ankle injury, while on Paraguay's side, Julio Enciso also left behind the thigh injury concern and took his place on the field.
USA XI (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper: Matt Freese
Defence: Alex Freeman - Chris Richards - Tim Ream (C) - Antonee Robinson
Midfield: Malik Tillman - Tyler Adams
Attack line: Sergino Dest - Weston McKennie - Christian Pulisic
Forward: Folarin Balogun
Paraguay XI (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper: Orlando Gill
Defence: Juan Jose Caceres - Gustavo Gomez (C) - Omar Alderete - Junior Alonso
Midfield: Damian Bobadilla - Andres Cubas
Attack line: Diego Gomez - Julio Enciso - Miguel Almiron
Forward: Antonio Sanabria
Kick-off times: 18:00 local (Los Angeles PT), 21:00 US ET, 02:00 BST Saturday, 03:00 CEST Saturday, 04:00 Turkey time (Saturday, June 13).
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