31'
United States · Goal · Folarin Balogun
United States · Assist: Christian Pulisic
Kickoff weather23°CClear8 mph · 0% precip
Group D2026-06-131:00 AM
4-1
FTLos Angeles StadiumInglewoodUnited States
Full time
Momentum
Timeline and live trends
finished
United States vs Paraguay. Toggle one metric at a time to inspect the live shape of the match.
Possession tide
Final read USA controlling - 65% of the ball
ControlsPossession · USA line7 event filters
line
KO
15'
30'
HT
60'
75'
90'
7'
⚽Paraguay · Own goal · Damián Bobadilla
Own goal
9'
Paraguay · Yellow card · Juan José Cáceres
45+1'
Match · Added time · +5'
45+5'
⚽United States · Goal · Folarin Balogun
Assist: Malik Tillman
46'
Paraguay · Maurício on for Damián Bobadilla
46'
United States · Sebastian Berhalter on for Christian Pulisic
53'
Paraguay · Yellow card · Miguel Almirón
Paraguay
59'
United States · Yellow card · Tyler Adams
62'
Paraguay · Álex Arce on for Antonio Sanabria
72'
United States · Ricardo Pepi on for Folarin Balogun
72'
United States · Timothy Weah on for Sergiño Dest
73'
⚽Paraguay · Goal · Maurício
Assist: Julio Enciso
79'
Paraguay · Yellow card · Diego Gómez
79'
Paraguay · Ramon Sosa on for Miguel Almirón
79'
Paraguay · Gustavo Velázquez on for Juan José Cáceres
79'
Paraguay · Kaku on for Diego Gómez
82'
United States · Giovanni Reyna on for Malik Tillman
88'
Paraguay · Yellow card · Álex Arce
90+1'
Match · Added time · +7'
90+3'
Paraguay · Yellow card · Júnior Alonso
90+8'
⚽United States · Goal · Giovanni Reyna
Assist: Alex Freeman
22 of 164 events · one shared match clock · smoothed visual interpolationline = USA share, mirror of PAR
Tactical board - same structure across lineup states
Final lineup
Lineup
ManagerMauricio PochettinoManagerGustavo Alfaro
USA
PAR
Match lens
Story1 / 4
P1 · The head-to-head story
rating + rivalry note
The head-to-head story
Paraguay enters this matchup with a slight Elo rating advantage over the United States. While the United States holds a stronger recent form line, the outcome may hinge on which side executes their high-pressure turnover sequences more effectively. Tactical success will likely depend on whether the American attack can penetrate the Paraguayan defensive recovery early or if Paraguay's midfield can disrupt the build-up play.
Favourite read · tournament history · rivalry
Who's the favourite?
USAChallenger
1726PARFavourite
1834How far each has gone
Tournament history · deepest stage reached per tournament
GroupRound of 16Quarter-finalSemi-finalTBD
The rivalry · last 5
USA 3
2 PAR
USA 3 wins0 drawsPAR 2 wins
+-Recent meetings5 matches
2025FriendlyUSA 2-1 PARUSA
2018FriendlyUSA 1-0 PARUSA
2016Copa AméricaUSA 1-0 PARUSA
2011FriendlyUSA 0-1 PARPAR
2007Copa AméricaUSA 1-3 PARPAR
P2 · What kind of game
threat gap
What kind of game?
The United States enters this match with a significant advantage in offensive threat generation compared to Paraguay. While the USA is expected to control possession, Paraguay relies more heavily on set-piece opportunities to create danger. The two sides show similar defensive resistance, suggesting the game may hinge on whether Paraguay can disrupt the USA's superior xG-for profile.
Style match-up · bigger shape means more of that trait
USAPAR
| Axis | USA | PAR |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 54.1% | 35.6% |
| Defending | 5.4 resistance | 5.0 resistance |
| Set pieces | 28.7% | 40.0% |
| Threat | 1.27 xG/match | 0.38 xG/match |
P3 · Where it'll be decided
channel pressure
Where it'll be decided
The central channel remains the primary tactical focal point for both sides. While the United States and Paraguay heavily prioritize central play, the left wing emerges as a notable pressure point where Paraguay's attacking tendencies align with recent defensive vulnerabilities faced by the U.S.
Channel match-up · attack share against concession share
P4 · Who to watch
system-led
Who to watch
The match hinges on USA's ability to sustain box pressure and Paraguay's efficiency on set-piece restarts. USA will look to tilt the game through high-intensity pressing, while Paraguay's threat relies on capitalizing on dead-ball opportunities to disrupt the rhythm.
Adaptive spotlight · who / what to watch
per-team branch · threat / contain
United Statessystem-led
B
Box pressure
team tactic
Box touches100th
USA are a system watch if they keep repeat touches around the penalty area.
Contain it by protecting the top of the box; the cost is inviting wide circulation.
P
First pressure
team tactic
PPDA pressure81th
USA can tilt the watch read if the first press turns buildup into rushed clearances.
Break it by playing over the first line; the cost is fighting for second balls.
Paraguaysystem-led
SP
Set-piece pressure
team tactic
Set-piece share100th
PAR are worth watching on restarts when the first contact lands in the box.
Contain it by conceding fewer cheap restarts; the cost is defending deeper for longer spells.
B
Box pressure
team tactic
Box touches100th
PAR are a system watch if they keep repeat touches around the penalty area.
Contain it by protecting the top of the box; the cost is inviting wide circulation.