The United States are set to begin their Group D campaign on Friday at Los Angeles Stadium against Paraguay. Multiple reports say the match is the tournament opener for the US and is expected to be challenging. US coach Mauricio Pochettino says the team is ready on several fronts, describing the squad as physically prepared, tactically prepared, and emotionally prepared for the game. The articles present the upcoming fixture as a key early test in the group stage, with the US aiming to start their campaign strongly at home in Los Angeles. Both sources focus on the preparations leading into the opener, including Pochettino’s assessment of the team’s readiness. The reporting does not add details on squad selection, injuries, or confirmed line-ups, but it aligns on the core information: the US–Paraguay opener takes place in Los Angeles Stadium and is the start of the US Group D run in the World Cup.