🇺🇸⚽️ The excitement is building as the USA takes on Paraguay to kick off their World Cup 2026 journey! This Group D clash promises high-octane action, with stars like Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie leading the charge for the Americans. 🏟️ Held at the spectacular SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, the home advantage could play a crucial role!
🕒 UK fans, set your alarms for an early start! The match begins at 2am BST on Saturday morning, with coverage starting at 1:30am on BBC One. Prefer streaming? You can catch it live on the BBC Sport website or through the BBC iPlayer app. 🎥📱
📻 Want to listen on the go? Tune in to BBC Radio 5 Live for full audio commentary from just before kick-off.
🇺🇸 In the USA, catch all the action live on FOX or Fox Sports 1, with Spanish commentary available on Telemundo.
🔄 Team updates: USA’s manager Mauricio Pochettino has a decision to make about defender Chris Richards, who’s back in training, while Sergino Dest is fully fit and ready to go. Paraguay welcomes back Omar Alderete from suspension, but Julio Enciso’s participation remains doubtful due to recent injuries.
📊 Head-to-Head: The USA holds a positive record against Paraguay, with past victories including a memorable 1930 World Cup triumph and a hard-fought friendly win last year.
Get comfy and prepare for a thrilling night of football! ⚽️🌍
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