USA v Paraguay: World Cup 2026, live

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The USA faced Paraguay in a World Cup 2026 match with Chris Richards earning a spot in the starting lineup after perfect performance in projected lineups. The Americans deployed a fluid 3-4-2-1 formation that shifts to a 3-2-5 in attack and 4-4-2 in defense. Coach adjustments centered on Malik Tillman's deeper midfield positioning and Weston McKennie's advanced role, a tactical approach that proved effective in a prior match against Germany.