USA – Paraguay live: Follow the third World Cup ceremony and Group D opener
Summary
The 2026 FIFA World Cup began with an opening ceremony at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, featuring performances by international music stars. The United States men's national soccer team played their first match against Paraguay in Group D, marking the first World Cup game held on US soil since 1994.Key Facts
- The 2026 World Cup opening ceremony took place at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on July 12, 2026.
- Pop star Katy Perry and other global artists like Brazilian singer Anitta and K-pop star Lisa performed at the ceremony.
- The US men's soccer team (USMNT) faced Paraguay in their first Group D match of the tournament.
- The US and Paraguay have played three competitive matches before; the US won two of those.
- President Donald Trump called the US team before their game to offer support and encouragement.
- This is the first World Cup hosted by the US in 32 years, since the 1994 tournament.
- The US starting lineup included well-known players like Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie.
- Paraguay was ranked 69th in the world soccer rankings at the time of this match.
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