The 2026 World Cup enters its second day of action this Friday, June 12, with a brief slate of just two matches, both from the first round of the group stage. The lineup kicks off with a highlight: the debut of one of the host nations. The United States’ opening match in Group D will be against Paraguay on June 12 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, and it is the highlight of the day, scheduled for prime time in central Mexico.
Mauricio Pochettino’s team sets out with the hope of getting off on the right foot against an Albirroja side arriving with confidence; the most recent history, however, favors the hosts, who defeated Paraguay 2-1 in a friendly on November 15, 2025. Earlier, Canada will kick off in Toronto on June 12, where they host Bosnia and Herzegovina to open Group B in front of their home crowd. Since both groups make their debut today, all four teams start from scratch and are playing for the first three points on their way to the Round of 16.
The 2026 World Cup schedule in Mexico today, Friday, June 12
- 1:00 p.m. — Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina. Round: first matchday of the group stage (Group B). TV: ViX Premium. Stadium: BMO Field (Toronto).
- 7:00 p.m. — United States vs. Paraguay. Round: first matchday of the group stage (Group D). TV: Canal 5, Azteca 7, TUDN, and ViX Premium. Stadium: SoFi Stadium (Inglewood, California).
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