United States are seeking a third successive victory over Paraguay, having beaten them just 15 miles across Philadelphia during Copa América Centenario before a friendly victory in North Carolina in March 2018, both finishing 1-0.
Los Guaraníes' two victories over the Stars and Stripes came immediately before this, a 3-1 victory at Copa América 2007 followed by a 1-0 friendly success in Tennessee in 2011.
United States vs Paraguay preview
Can the USMNT extend their unbeaten streak in Philadelphia on Saturday night? Last time out, the World Cup co-hosts beat Australia 2-1 in Colorado, with Haji Wright's double downing the Socceroos. Before this, Mauricio Pochettino's team had held Ecuador to a 1-1 draw in Austin, having beaten an admittedly heavily rotated Japan side 2-0 in Columbus back in September.
Ahead of next summer's World Cup on home soil, USA's form since Pochettino's appointment 13 months ago has been, at best, mixed. The Stars and Stripes have lost friendlies against Mexico, Türkiye, Switzerland and Korea Republic, suggesting they will struggle to compete at the elite level, albeit they have looked better in more recent matches. This month, also set to take on Uruguay in Tampa on Tuesday, can the United States claim one, or possibly even two, noteworthy wins?
As for Paraguay, next summer will be their ninth World Cup appearance, back at the finals for the first time since 2010. Prior to the start of this cycle, los Guaraníes had won only 13 of their last 53 qualifiers, but enjoyed seven victories this time round, thereby finishing sixth in the CONMEBOL table, snapping up the final automatic qualification spot, pleased that the tournament has expanded.
Last month, Gustavo Alfaro's side traveled to Asia for a pair of friendlies, yielding mixed results. First, goals from Miguel Almirón and then Diego Gómez helped them hold Japan to a 2-2 draw in Suita, before la Albirroja were defeated 2-0 by Korea Republic in Seoul. In summary, Paraguay are an improving force, so will be no push-overs for the United States at Subaru Park.
USMNT vs Paraguay head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 8.
- United States Wins: 4. Draws: 2. Paraguay Wins: 2.
USMNT team news
Mauricio Pochettino's squad for this window is significantly depleted. Six guaranteed starts are missing, namely Antonee Robinson, Chris Richards, Tyler Adams, Weston McKennie, Tim Weah and Christian Pulisic, while Cameron Carter-Vickers, Johnny Cardoso and Malik Tillman also miss out.
In goal, Matt Freese is the undisputed number one, having started each of the last ten internationals, while it'll be interesting to see if Pochettino deploys a back three or a back four, having switched to the former for the last three matches.
Borussia Mönchengladbach duo Joe Scally and Gio Reyna have been recalled this month, with fit again Sergiño Dest included too, while Brenden Aaronson's form for Leeds could earn him a start.
United States predicted lineup vs Paraguay: (3-4-2-1): Freese; Scally, Robinson, Ream; Dest, Tessmann, Roldán, Arfsten; Wright, Aaronson, Balogun.
USMNT player to watch vs Paraguay
Ricardo Pepi, who has scored against both Napoli and Olympiacos in the Champions League this season, is set to feature for the national team for the first time in 12 months due to injury. With Folarin Balogun the first-choice striker, Pepi will need to take his chance to shine when he features this week.
Paraguay team news
Gustavo Alfaro's side are pretty much at full strength, featuring Miguel Almirón, a familiar face to US viewers, who is the top-scorer in the squad with nine international goals.
Elsewhere, captain Gustavo Gómez will partner Omar Alderete of Sunderland at the back, with Brighton's Diego Gómez in midfield. 18 year old Diego León, who joined Manchester United in the summer, made his senior debut in Korea last month, so will be hoping to see more minutes this week.
Paraguay predicted lineup vs United States: (4-2-3-1): Fernández; Benítez, Alderete, Gómez, Alonso; Bobadilla, Cubas, Almirón, Enciso, Kaku; Sanabria.
Paraguay player to watch vs United States
Julio Enciso, currently at Strasbourg, but spuriously owned by Chelsea, is Paraguay's talisman, scoring three times during World Cup qualifying, so will he fire them to victory here?
USMNT vs Paraguay prediction
Paraguay have not had more than 50% possession in any of their last ten matches, so will look to frustrate the hosts on Philly. The last three meetings between these two have all finished 1-0, with another low-scoring encounter on the cards, but we're forecasting a draw: USA 1-1 Paraguay.
USMNT vs Paraguay FAQs - International Friendlies
How to watch USMNT vs Paraguay in international friendlies on TV channel?
United States vs Paraguay in international friendlies will be available on the following TV channels;
- USA: TNT Sports, HBO Max, Peacock, Telemundo, & UNIVERSO
How to watch USMNT vs Paraguay in international friendlies on live streaming?
United States vs Paraguay in international friendlies will be available on the following streaming services;
- USA: TNT Sport, HBO Max, Peacock, UNIVERSO NOW & Telemundo Deportes En Vivo
What is the date and kick-off time for USMNT vs Paraguay in international friendlies?
United States vs Paraguay takes place on Saturday 15 November 2025, with kick off at 22:00 (GMT), 17:00 (ET) & 14:00 (PT).