Pochettino Era Begins as USA Face Resurgent Paraguay
The United States open their World Cup campaign under immense pressure to advance, facing a Paraguay side that has proven its mettle against elite opposition.
Mauricio Pochettino leads the USA into this tournament with the weight of a nation expecting more than a Round of 16 exit. Despite a mixed recent run including a 2-1 loss to Germany and a heavy 5-2 defeat against Belgium, the Stars and Stripes are technically top of the table on 0 points and aim to match their historic 1994 run on home soil.
Paraguay enter the competition in 2nd place on 0 points but carry significant momentum under coach Gustavo Alfaro. La Albirroja are unbeaten in eight matches, a run that includes impressive victories over Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay, though their last outing against the USA ended in a narrow 1-2 defeat.
Goals scored and conceded.
Per-game averages at this tournament — updates as the games are played.
Both teams across every game at this tournament.
USAParaguay
Every tournament game combined — USA 5 games, Paraguay 5 games.
USAParaguayPast meetings.
Their recent form.
The road to the final.
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