Is USA vs Paraguay on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch World Cup opener

The USA begin their home World Cup against Paraguay and will have high hopes of replicating their successful stint as hosts in 1994, when they reached the last 16. A favourable draw in Group D will give them even more scope for optimism, as Mauricio Pochettino ’s side face Paraguay - who have qualified for the World Cup for the first time since 2010 - as well as Australia and potential dark horses Turkey. But Paraguay have more recent pedigree in the tournament, reaching the quarter-finals for the first time on their last appearance, when they lost to eventual winners Spain in South Africa, while the US most recently reached the last eight in 2002. The game will be preceded by one of three opening ceremonies, with each of the three host countries providing its own star-studded affair. The likes of Katy Perry, Future, LISA and Tyla will all perform, with the ceremony beginning 90 minutes before kick-off in Los Angeles. Here’s everything you need to know. When is USA vs Paraguay? The USA begin their World Cup campaign against Paraguay, with kick-off at 9pm ET and 6pm PT on Friday 12 June (2am BST on Saturday 13) at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, California. How can I watch it? Viewers in the UK can watch the game for free on BBC One or stream it live on BBC iPlayer. Viewers in the US can watch the game on FOX and Tubi, while a Spanish-language broadcast will be available on Telemundo. Team news Chris Richards is the main concern for Pochettino, with the Crystal Palace defender having only recently returned to training following an ankle injury. Christian Pulisic and Folarin Balogun are expected to headline the attack. Paraguay’s Julio Enciso picked up a quad issue in a 4-0 friendly win over Nicaragua but is expected to recover in time to feature. Predicted line-ups USA XI: Freese, Freeman, M. Robinson, Ream, A. Robinson, Dest, Adams, McKennie, Tillman, Pulisic, Balogun Paraguay XI: Gill, Caceres, G. Gomez, Alderete, Alonso, D. Gomez, Bobadilla, Cubas, Almiron, D. Gonzalez, Sanabria