The USMNT is hours away from its World Cup debut against Paraguay. With one victory and one defeat in friendly matches, Mauricio Pochettino is finalizing the final details ahead of this match.
Christian Pulisic will be the silent leader (he may not have the captain's armband, as it should be Tyler Adams). Also, Chris Richards just gave the USMNT a magnificent update about his injury, and the star defender is available for today’s game.
Right now, there is no official list of injured players for either team. However, Julio Enciso will be in doubt until the last minute.
Nevertheless, join us for this USMNT vs Paraguay preview. In this article, we will discuss the latest news, provide information on how to watch the game, and present the predicted formation.
USMNT vs Paraguay: Preview, How to Watch It on TV, & Prediction Lineups
- When is the kick-off? Friday, June 12th
- What time is kick-off? 3 pm ET
- Where is it played? SoFi Stadium (Los Angeles)
Predicted lineups for the USMNT vs. Paraguay
USMNT
- Goalkeeper: Freese
- Defenders: Ream, Richards, Freeman
- Midfielders: Robinson, Adams, McKennie, Dest
- Forwards: Pulisic, Tilman, Balogun
Paraguay
- Goalkeeper: Orlando Gill
- Defenders: Caceres, Gomez, Junior Alonso, Alderete
- Midfielders: Bobadilla, Gomez Amarilla, Amirón, Ojeda
- Forwards: Ávalos, Enciso (In doubt until the last minute)
Where to watch the USMNT vs Paraguay?
The encounter between these two national teams will start at 3:00 p.m. ET at SoFi Stadium in LA.
For US viewers, this friendly match between the USMNT and Paraguay will be available on FOX Network, fuboTV, Telemundo, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, Tubi, FOX One, SiriusXM FC, and Futbol de Primera Radio.
Score Prediction
One of the toughest first matches of the World Cup. The USMNT and Paraguay are two teams that play well defensively, so don’t expect a big score game. However, the US team has a little more spark offensively with Pulisic and Dest on the sides and with Bolagun up front.
This matchup is expected to be a close, hard-fought contest, with both teams likely prioritizing defense before looking to exploit each other's weaknesses on the counterattack.
Against Germany, the USMNT played a magnificent game, but the same issue was repeated: aerial crosses and spaces behind the left and right backs. A type of game Paraguay dominates to perfection with strikers like Avalos.
So expect a tight and highly physical match from both sides. The key question, however, is whether the United States' tactical approach can overcome Paraguay's direct and vertical style of play.
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