The last of the World Cup's hosts gets their tournament underway in the early hours of Saturday morning as the USA take on Paraguay in Los Angeles.
The home side have an excellent record against their guests, winning each of their four previous encounters, and they will be looking to continue that trend this weekend.
We've created a fantastic 73/1 bet builder tip to mark this occasion, so read on if you want to find out our predictions for the game.
Here is a breakdown of each of the selections that make up our bet builder tip for USA vs Paraguay...
Match Result - USA
The USA have played against Paraguay four times in the past, twice competitively and twice in friendlies. On each of those occasions, the USA have won the game, with their most recent success being a 2-1 win back in November.
Anytime Goalscorer - Christian Pulisic
Christian Pulisic has a good record for the USA national team, scoring 33 times in 86 caps from attacking midfield. The 27-year-old scored eight times in Serie A for AC Milan this season and has scored one goal in his last four games for his country.
Player To Be Carded - Junior Alonso
Junior Alonso picked up four bookings during the World Cup qualifiers for Paraguay, and we're backing the left-back to be carded against the USA on Saturday morning. The 33-year-old has also been booked two times in just 10 Serie A appearances for Atletico Mineiro.
Both Teams To Score - Yes
Both teams have scored in three of the USA's four warm-up games against Belgium, Senegal and Germany ahead of the 2026 World Cup, while Paraguay have scored in each of their last four matches across all competitions, which includes each of their three World Cup warm-up friendlies.
Player To Score Or Assist - Miguel Almiron
Miguel Almiron has scored 10 goals in 76 caps for Paraguay, and since returning to the MLS in 2025, the 32-year-old has 12 goal contributions for his club side, Atlanta United. Almiron chipped in with one goal and one assist in his 15 appearances during the World Cup qualifiers.
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