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The U.S. men’s national team opened its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a commanding 4-1 rout of Paraguay behind two goals from Folarin Balogun, and after taking care of Australia, the team has one game remaining in the group stage against Turkey on Thursday night.
The Americans took care of Australia last week 2-0 to keep their strong start rolling. The win earned a knockout round berth for Team USA. The USMNT will look to carry its momentum into their match against Turkey when the Stars and Stripes return to Los Angeles Stadium.
Players from the United States celebrate their first goal, an own goal by Cameron Burgess of Australia, during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match at Seattle Stadium in Seattle, Washington on June 19, 2026. (Fran Santiago/Getty Images)
WATCH USA VS TURKEY ON FOX ONE
Australia began their World Cup run with a win over Turkey before suffering a setback against the USA. The Australians face Paraguay on Thursday in a matchup of two teams already beaten by the Americans in the group stage.
Late last month, the Americans defeated Senegal, 3-2, in a World Cup tuneup match.
Under head coach Mauricio Pochettino, the USMNT entered the tournament ranked 17th in the FIFA world rankings. FIFA determines its world rankings using the Elo rating system, which rewards teams for wins and penalizes them for losses, while also taking into account the strength of competition.
Alex Freeman of the United States celebrates with teammates after scoring his team’s second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between the United States and Australia at Seattle Stadium on June 19, 2026. (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
FOX ONE’S NEW WORLD CUP WATCHING EXPERIENCE
This year’s World Cup features an expanded field of 48 teams.
How to watch the game, including kick-off time, TV information and streaming options.
The FIFA World Cup Trophy is displayed on stage at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 official draw on December 3, 2025. (Michael Regan – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
How to watch USA vs Paraguay
When: Thursday 25 June 2026 at 10 p.m. ET
Where: Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood, California.
TV: FOX
Current: Watch on FOX One and FOX Sports.
