World Cup 2026: Everything a Newcomer Needs to Know
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About the Tournament
USA vs Paraguay 2026: everything you need to know
The USA opens World Cup 2026 against Paraguay on June 11 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Kickoff is 9 PM ET. The US qualifies automatically as a host nation.
How does the World Cup format work?
48 teams split into 12 groups of 4. Each team plays 3 group matches. Top 2 from each group plus 8 best third-place teams advance to a knockout round of 32, then it's single elimination to the final.
Who are the favorites to win the 2026 World Cup?
France, Brazil, Argentina (defending champions), England, and Spain are top contenders. The United States and Mexico have home-field advantage. Any of the 48 teams can surprise.
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