The USMNT vs Paraguay will kick off at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT in the United States. The match will kick off at 9 p.m. local time at Los Angeles Stadium. The match will be available to watch in the United States and in other countries across many select TV channels and streaming services.

Get the latest news from 2026 FIFA World Cup Day 2 as United States vs. Paraguay and Canada vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina kick off, along with two opening ceremonies.

The USA World Cup opening ceremony features performances from Katy Perry, Future, Anitta and Tyla ahead of the USMNT's opener vs Paraguay.

Follow along for live updates from the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday. Get the latest news, results and highlights from the 48-team, 39-day tournament.

Shakira was among the performers during the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup at the Mexico City Stadium ahead of the opening game between Mexico and South Africa.

Shakira, Maná, Andrea Bocelli and a surprise appearance by Salma Hayek lit up the World Cup opening ceremony ahead of Mexico's 2-0 victory over South Africa on Thursday. Shakira performed “Dai Dai,” the tournament's official song,