The biggest sporting event on the planet is about to land on American soil, and the US Men’s National Team opens its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Paraguay on June 12 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Kickoff is set for 6:00 PM PT.
The match setup and what’s at stake
The USMNT enters Group D as the highest-seeded team, sitting at FIFA rank 16. Paraguay, Australia, and Turkey round out the group, making it a genuinely competitive draw with no guaranteed walkovers.
This World Cup is historic for multiple reasons. It’s the first to feature 48 teams, up from the traditional 32. The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19 across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Yet ticket sales tell a more complicated story. Over 3,500 tickets remain available on primary and resale markets for the opener, with face-value prices ranging from $1,120 to $2,735.
