The United States and Paraguay play their Group D opener at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles as the 2026 World Cup reaches its third opening ceremony. Multiple outlets report that pop star Katy Perry is set to feature as part of the pre-match festivities, with attention building ahead of the USMNT’s home tournament start. Live coverage focuses on team news, the unfolding ceremony, and the match itself, with updates coming from the stadium as the competition begins.
Alongside match coverage, reporting highlights broader context around the tournament in the United States, including discussion of visa concerns, ticket prices, and competing sports taking up fans’ attention. France 24 and the Daily Mail both frame the matchup as a significant moment for American soccer on home soil, with the opening ceremony acting as a backdrop to the start of Group D play.
Both outlets present the event as an evening that combines entertainment and sport, with the ceremony at the start of the match and the USMNT’s game against Paraguay marking the team’s campaign opener.
