USA vs. Paraguay: How to watch the USMNT's first game of the 2026 World Cup tonight: TV channel, start time, where to stream free, and more

The USA’s opening match of the 2026 World Cup, USA vs. Paraguay, is scheduled for Friday, June 12, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, with kickoff set for 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The United States men’s national team competes in Group D and will be carried on FOX, with a free live stream on Tubi; Spanish-language coverage will air on Telemundo. The pre-game opening ceremony on U.S. soil is planned 90 minutes before kickoff, featuring performances by Katy Perry, LISA, Anitta and others, available on FOX and Telemundo. The guide also enumerates match times for the group stage across venues and dates, all listed in Eastern Time for audience planning. Viewers can watch via streaming platforms like YouTube TV, DirecTV, Peacock, among others, with English and Spanish broadcasts provided.