Fans gathered at the Los Angeles Stadium on Friday, June 12, to watch the United States men’s national team face Paraguay in their first 2026 FIFA World Cup match on home soil. The game marks the first time the U.S. Has played a World Cup match in the country since 1994. While the Los Angeles Daily News reported the kickoff at 6 p.m., Fox News stated the match was slated for 9 p.m. ET. The atmosphere was characterized by high enthusiasm as fans arrived in red, white, and blue attire, including jerseys, hats, and scarves. According to the Los Angeles Daily News, many fans described the event as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, with some noting they were willing to pay high prices to attend. The report noted that fans arrived via public transit and cars along Century Boulevard in Inglewood, with some individuals holding homemade posters and others helping take pictures at stadium entrances. The U.S. Men’s national team arrived at the stadium via buses from their training facility at the Great Park Sports Complex in Irvine. Fox News reported that the team is entering the match as a favorite at +107, despite a 2-1 loss in a friendly against Germany last week. Paraguay enters the match following a 4-0 victory over Nicaragua. Also, Fox News noted that coach Mauricio Pochettino received well wishes from U.S. Men’s Hockey Team head coach Mike Sullivan before the start. The Los Angeles Daily News highlighted various fan experiences, including a father and daughter who paid nearly $1,200 for tickets and a fan from Palmdale who stated she intended to attend every game. While some fans were still seeking tickets outside the stadium, others were already inside cheering for a win. Fox News also noted that the U.S. Women’s national team sent their best wishes before the kickoff.