USA vs Paraguay – FIFA World Cup 2026 Preview & Match Schedule

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FIFA World Cup 2026 Match Today

Last updated: 12 June 2026 at 10:27 PM NST - page has been updated with the latest match information around the world.

Today's FIFA World Cup 2026 fixtures - 12 June 2026. Group Stage, Round of 32, and Knockout Round matches across host venues in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Match times, team news, and Playing XI in NST with global timezone conversions.

Fixtures on this page: USA vs Paraguay


Event Overview

CompetitionFifa World CUP 2026
MatchUSA vs Paraguay
Date13 JUN
Start Time (NST)06:45 AM NST
Expected Duration4 hours
VenueVenue:Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood
Stage / RoundGroup Stage - Group D

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USA vs Paraguay - Broadcast & Coverage Information

Each territory has an authorised broadcast operator that carries Fifa World CUP 2026 - rights are not shared across borders. Kick-off is at 06:45 AM NST NST. Not sure what that means for your time zone? Our Match Time Zone Converter gives you the answer instantly. The governing body controls Fifa World CUP 2026 broadcast rights by territory and distributes them to authorised operators only - no grey-market streams hold those rights. Regional availability varies. Contact your authorised broadcast provider for territory-specific details.

About This Match

From South America to Southeast Asia, Fifa World CUP 2026 commands a fanbase that few competitions in world football can match. How both sides manage their defensive shape, whether their press holds in the final third, and how they convert dead-ball chances - those are the variables that tend to decide matches at this level. This Group Stage - Group D fixture between USA and Paraguay takes place at Venue:Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood on 13 JUN, with kick-off at 06:45 AM NST Nepal Standard Time. South Asia tunes in. The Gulf diaspora does too. So does a wider global football community that has followed Fifa World CUP 2026 for years.

Match Venue - Venue:Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood

Both teams take the field at Venue:Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood for this Group Stage - Group D fixture in Fifa World CUP 2026, where ground conditions will shape how the contest runs. Ground conditions shape the final XI. That is not a minor consideration at this level. Fans in the host city who want to attend in person can confirm availability and booking details through the official ticketing portal. Weather shifts. Pitch wear sets in. The ground itself becomes a factor. Overseas fans can find their exact local kick-off time using our Match Time Zone Converter.

Playing XI

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USA vs Paraguay - Match Start Time by Country

Local start times for USA vs Paraguay across every major region are confirmed below. All times are converted from the official scheduled start - daylight saving offsets may vary slightly by season.

Country / RegionLocal TimeDateTimezone
🇳🇵 Nepal06:45 AM13 Jun 2026NPT
🇮🇳 India06:30 AM13 Jun 2026IST
🇯🇵 Japan10:00 AM13 Jun 2026JST
🇰🇷 South Korea10:00 AM13 Jun 2026KST
🇦🇪 UAE / Dubai05:00 AM13 Jun 2026GST
🇲🇾 Malaysia09:00 AM13 Jun 2026MYT
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia04:00 AM13 Jun 2026AST
🇰🇼 Kuwait04:00 AM13 Jun 2026AST
🇧🇭 Bahrain04:00 AM13 Jun 2026AST
🇶🇦 Qatar04:00 AM13 Jun 2026AST
🇴🇲 Oman05:00 AM13 Jun 2026GST
🇵🇰 Pakistan06:00 AM13 Jun 2026PKT
🇧🇩 Bangladesh07:00 AM13 Jun 2026BST
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka06:30 AM13 Jun 2026SLST
🇬🇧 United Kingdom02:00 AM13 Jun 2026BST
🇺🇸 USA - New York09:00 PM12 Jun 2026EDT
🇺🇸 USA - Los Angeles06:00 PM12 Jun 2026PDT
🇦🇺 Australia - Sydney11:00 AM13 Jun 2026AEST

For any country not shown in the table, our Match Time Zone Converter handles any timezone instantly.

Quantitative Match Projection & Structural Analysis

Pre-match probability models put USA as the moderate statistical favourite going into this Group Stage - Group D fixture in Fifa World CUP 2026 - 60% win probability against Paraguay at 40%. That distribution points to a real quantitative edge for USA, with the structural advantage driven by directional form trend over recent fixtures (whether results are improving, levelling off, or falling away across the last 6-8 games), and squad depth in key positions (the range of viable alternatives that can come in without a meaningful quality drop). When the match data comes in, xG - Expected Goals (the probability of a shot becoming a goal, factoring in shot location, angle, and the type of assist), PPDA - Passes Per Defensive Action (pressing efficiency: a lower value means a more intense, higher press), and low-block compactness (how tightly a team holds its defensive and midfield lines when it does not have the ball) are the variables most likely to decide the tactical outcome here. Do not rule out a draw. If both coaching setups sit deep and make the other team break them down, a stalemate is well within range.

USA
60%
Paraguay
40%

Disclaimer: Win probability figures are pre-match statistical estimates built from historical team coefficients (aggregated performance scores that rank team strength across competitions), recent form data, and competition context. This data is for editorial and analytical purposes only. It is not a prediction, and it is not financial or betting advice.

About Fifa World CUP 2026 - Group Stage - Group D

The FIFA World Cup 2026 runs across the United States, Canada, and Mexico - the first edition to field 48 teams across three host nations. Twelve groups of four make up the group stage. The top two from each group, plus the eight best third-placed sides, advance to a Round of 32. No World Cup in the tournament's history has used this format before. See how today's result reshapes the draw. The Tournament Bracket Generator charts every path that remains open from here. This contest between USA and Paraguay on 13 JUN will reach fans across key viewing markets regionally and globally. Dropped points at the Group Stage - Group D stage of Fifa World CUP 2026 are hard to recover from. The table starts to tell its story here.

Frequently Asked Questions - USA vs Paraguay

What time does USA vs Paraguay start in Nepal?
The confirmed start time for USA vs Paraguay is 06:45 AM NST NST on 13 JUN. NST sits at UTC+5:45, which puts it 15 minutes ahead of IST.
Where is USA vs Paraguay being played?
The confirmed venue for this fixture is Venue:Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood.
What time is USA vs Paraguay in Japan, South Korea, and Malaysia?
Supporters in Japan and South Korea (UTC+9) and Malaysia (UTC+8) can find their exact local kick-off times in the regional schedule table on this page.
What stage or round is USA vs Paraguay?
This fixture sits in the Group Stage - Group D round of Fifa World CUP 2026.
What time is USA vs Paraguay in India?
NST is UTC+5:45. IST is UTC+5:30. That is a 15-minute gap. The exact IST start time sits in the regional schedule table on this page.
What time is USA vs Paraguay in UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar?
Gulf viewers fall into two zones: UTC+3 (KSA, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain) and UTC+4 (UAE, Oman). Check the schedule table on this page for your exact local start time.
How long does USA vs Paraguay last?
The projected runtime for this fixture is around 4 hours. Rain delays, injury time, and other in-match stoppages can all affect the actual length.
How can I follow USA vs Paraguay coverage?
Territory-specific licensed broadcasters - assigned by the relevant governing body - hold the official rights to Fifa World CUP 2026 matches. Check with your local authorised TV or satellite provider for what is available in your region.
Where can I find a tournament bracket or odds converter for Fifa World CUP 2026?
Use our Tournament Bracket Generator (https://onotvs.blogspot.com/p/tournament-bracket-generator.html) to map the remaining fixtures, or the Odds Converter (https://onotvs.blogspot.com/p/odds-converter.html) to switch between betting odds formats.

Venue, schedule, and broadcast details may update without prior notice. Squad selections land shortly before kick-off - not before. Coverage access differs across regions and providers. All times shown here are Nepal Standard Time (NST, UTC+5:45) by default.