The United States men’s national team opens its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign in Group D at home against Paraguay on June 12, according to coverage compiling the U.S. match schedule and viewing information. Multiple outlets identify the U.S. as part of Group D alongside Paraguay, Australia, and Turkey, with the Paraguay match serving as the tournament kickoff for the U.S. group stage slate. One source outlines how to watch the team by listing the group stage schedule starting June 12, while another similarly describes the U.S. path through Group D and gives the initial matchup details and dates. Together, the reporting confirms the U.S. opponent sequence in Group D begins with Paraguay on June 12 and includes Australia and Turkey among its remaining group opponents. Further match dates beyond the opener are referenced in schedule listings, but the shared, consistently reported starting point is the June 12 Paraguay match and the group’s overall composition.