United States vs Paraguay: 2026 World Cup preview, odds & key players

Head to head

Title odds1.2%0.3%
FIFA standing#16#40
Contender tier

Preview

How it plays out

United States meet Paraguay with the live market leaning United States's way (49.5% to win, 27.5% draw). Pochettino's young co-hosts ready to break through. Paraguay, meanwhile, alfaro's pragmatic Paraguay back among the elite.

United States's edge comes from co-host advantage, but Paraguay will look to exploit centre-forward question. Expect a contest decided in the details, set pieces, transitions and the bench.

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Key players

USA United States

CP
Christian Pulisic
LW · AC Milan
WM
Weston McKennie
CM · Juventus
AR
Antonee Robinson
LB · Fulham

PAR Paraguay

MA
Miguel Almirón
RW · Atlanta United
AS
Antonio Sanabria
ST · Torino
JE
Julio Enciso
AM · Brighton