USA To Make Home Advantage Count In World Cup Opener

The USA look well positioned to start their World Cup campaign with a victory on home soil. Mauricio Pochettino's side possess plenty of attacking talent, with the likes of Christian Pulisic, Folarin Balogun and Weston McKennie capable of causing problems for any defence. The hosts are expected to play an aggressive attacking style and will have huge support behind them.

Paraguay are a disciplined and organised side, but they have struggled for goals at times and arrive as the lowest-seeded team in Group D. While they are capable of making the game competitive, the USA have the stronger attacking options and greater expectation to deliver in front of their home fans.

The opening match is crucial in a World Cup group, and the USA know that three points here would put them in an excellent position to progress. Home advantage and superior firepower could prove decisive