It's finally here. The FIFA World Cup 2026 arrives in the US today, and the whole world will be watching. In the first World Cup game on United States soil since 1994, the USA will take on Paraguay in their Group D encounter in Los Angeles.
Before the game kicks off, there will be a special opening ceremony headlined by pop sensation Katy Perry. Earlier in the day, we'll also see another opening day ceremony and match in Canada. If you're excited to tune in, here's how to catch today's USA vs. Paraguay game live, even without a streaming subscription.
When Is the USA vs. Paraguay World Cup Match?
The USA vs Paraguay World Cup game kicks off today at 9 p.m. ET on June 12 at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. To check out the opening ceremonies and performances, be sure to tune in an hour and a half earlier (7:30 p.m. ET).
How to Watch the USA vs. Paraguay Live in the US
Today's match will air on Fox and Telemundo. If you're in the United States, you can follow along with a variety of sports streaming subscriptions, including DirecTV, Fox One, Fubo, Peacock, Sling, YouTube TV, and more. If you don't have a streaming service, you may be able to watch the game with a free trial.
You can check out our full breakdown in our detailed FIFA World Cup streaming coverage.
How to Watch the USA vs. Paraguay Match Online for Free
The USA vs. Paraguay will air live for free across the globe on several streaming platforms:
- The UK: BBC iPlayer/ITV
- Ireland: RTE Player
- Australia: SBS
- France: M6
- Belgium: RTBF
- Austria: Servus TV
- Spain: RTVE
- Brazil: CazéTV on YouTube
These platforms are geo-locked to their respective countries, so if you're in the US or another country and want to try to watch for free, you can use a virtual private network (VPN). To watch the USA vs. Paraguay World Cup match, we recommend ExpressVPN. ExpressVPN is PCMag's top choice for location spoofing since it offers server locations around the globe. That makes it a good VPN to obfuscate your location so you can view region-locked content. Plus, ExpressVPN is also an official supporter of the tournament this year.
The steps below explain how you can access the USA vs. Paraguay match with a VPN using BBC iPlayer as an example:
- Sign up for a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN).
- Download the VPN app on your computer, phone, or preferred device.
- Connect to a server in the UK.
- Visit BBC iPlayer or ITV to start streaming.
Usually, the top VPNs that let you connect to a server in another country aren't free. But if you already have a VPN subscription or qualify for a free trial, you may be able to use one to watch the FIFA World Cup match between the USA and Paraguay at no additional cost.
How Long Is the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
The FIFA World Cup will span from June 11 to July 19.
This year's 23rd World Cup marks the first time the event has had three host nations: the US, Canada, and Mexico. The event has also expanded to 48 participating nations and a total of 104 games. This expansion means that the eventual champion will have to win five knockout games, instead of the former four.
We'll be following the World Cup for the next month, so stay tuned for more streaming advice.
Source: PCMag.com
