Ways to watch USA-Paraguay for free: World Cup schedule, livestream details

June 12, 2026

The US Men’s National Team kicks off the 2026 World Cup at home tonight.

They’ll face Paraguay in their opening match of Group D.

This year’s USMNT features perhaps the most talented roster in its history, so there are a lot of expectations. Since the announcement that the U.S. would host the World Cup along with two other nations, the goal has been clear: build a team filled with players peaking in their abilities by 2026.

After a rough March with two losses, the team has tried to regroup, playing two friendly matches recently. They edged out Senegal 3-2 but then lost narrowly to Germany 2-1 just a week later.

Here’s what you need to know:

Event: 2026 FIFA World Cup, Group Stage
Date: June 12 at 9 PM Eastern Time
Location: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California
Channel: FOX
Streaming: Available on DIRECTV (with a free trial option)

Paraguay is returning to the World Cup for the first time since 2010, when they made it to the quarterfinals—a memorable achievement for them. The last friendly match between the teams ended in a 2-1 victory for the USMNT.

The USMNT is seen as the favorite for tonight’s game and widely regarded as the top contender in Group D.

Match Timing

The kickoff for the World Cup match against Paraguay is set for tonight, June 12th, at 9 PM ET.

Broadcast Information

In the U.S., you can watch the game on both FOX and Telemundo (for Spanish speakers).

Watching for Free

If cable isn’t an option, some live TV streaming services offer opportunities to catch the World Cup without cost. I find that DIRECTV is a solid choice—they’re offering a 5-day free trial, which is nice if you’re looking to save some money this month.

Opening Ceremony Performers

At the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony, artists like Katy Perry, Future, Anitta, Lisa, Rema, and Tyra are set to perform. The ceremony will kick off about 90 minutes before the game.

USMNT World Cup Schedule

Date and Time	Opponent	TV Channels
June 12 at 9 PM ET	Paraguay (World Cup – Group D)	FOX
June 19 at 3 PM ET	Australia (World Cup – Group D)	FOX
June 25 at 10 PM ET	Turkiye (World Cup – Group D)	FOX

Paraguay’s Schedule

Date and Time	Opponent	TV Channels
June 12 at 9 PM ET	Canada (World Cup – Group D)	FOX
June 19 at 11 PM ET	Turkiye (World Cup – Group D)	FS1
June 25 at 10 PM ET	Australia (World Cup – Group D)	FS1