The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in the United States tonight. The USA Men's National Team welcomes Paraguay to SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California at 9:00 PM ET for their Group D opener.
USA is the slight moneyline favorite, backed by home-field advantage and a recent 2-1 win over Paraguay. Key players include Christian Pulisic and Folarin Balogun. Paraguay brings a disciplined defensive structure with a modest qualifying record (14 goals in 18 games).
Why this matters for bettors: World Cup openers often start tight. Sharp money is leaning Under 2.5 goals, and 88–92% of wagers are backing USA. This creates a high-probability scenario where USA wins a controlled, lower-scoring game.
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