USA vs Paraguay Head-to-Head: Record, Stats & Form (Updated June 2026)

The USA vs Paraguay head-to-head record stretches back almost a century, and the two nations meet again on 13 June 2026 in the World Cup 2026. The hosts enter as the higher-ranked side at 17th in the world, while Paraguay arrive ranked 41st, making this one of the more intriguing early-tournament matchups on paper.

Head-to-Head Record

USA and Paraguay have met seven times in recorded history, with the Americans holding a clear advantage: five wins to Paraguay’s two, and no draws across any of those meetings. USA have scored 11 goals in total to Paraguay’s 6, giving an average of 2.43 goals per meeting. The most recent encounter, in November 2025, ended in a 2-1 USA win — a result that features in both sides’ recent form windows.

Date	Match	Score	Season
15 Nov 2025	USA vs Paraguay	2-1	2025
27 Mar 2018	USA vs Paraguay	1-0	2018
11 Jun 2016	USA vs Paraguay	1-0	2016
30 Mar 2011	USA vs Paraguay	0-1	2011
02 Jul 2007	USA vs Paraguay	1-3	2007
29 Nov 2003	Paraguay vs USA	1-3	—

USA: Recent Form

USA’s last six matches read W W L L W L (most recent last), producing three wins, three defeats and no draws — a record of 3W-0D-3L, with 13 goals scored and 13 conceded at an average of 2.17 per match in each direction. That translates to a points-per-game figure of 1.5, and notably USA have yet to keep a clean sheet in this six-match stretch. Their most recent outing ended in a 1-2 home defeat to Germany on 6 June 2026, just a week before this fixture. Positive results include a 3-2 home win over Senegal and a commanding 5-1 victory against Uruguay, but heavy losses to Belgium (2-5) and Portugal (0-2) highlight defensive vulnerability at the top level.

• 06 Jun 2026 — vs Germany (H): 1-2 L
• 31 May 2026 — vs Senegal (H): 3-2 W
• 28 Mar 2026 — vs Belgium (H): 2-5 L
• 19 Nov 2025 — vs Uruguay (H): 5-1 W

Paraguay: Recent Form

Paraguay’s last six matches also yield a 3W-0D-3L record, but their defensive numbers tell a different story. La Albirroja have conceded just 7 goals in six matches (average 1.17 per match) while scoring 9 (average 1.5), and they have kept two clean sheets in that period — a 1-0 win away at Greece and a 4-0 home rout of Nicaragua on 5 June 2026. Their form string reads L L W W L W (most recent last), with back-to-back defeats against South Korea (0-2) and USA (1-2) followed by three positive results before the Morocco loss (1-2 away) in late March 2026. Paraguay have failed to score in just one of their last six outings.

• 05 Jun 2026 — vs Nicaragua (H): 4-0 W
• 31 Mar 2026 — vs Morocco (A): 1-2 L
• 27 Mar 2026 — vs Greece (A): 1-0 W
• 19 Nov 2025 — vs Mexico (A): 2-1 W

Form and Record at a Glance

• All-time H2H: USA lead 5 wins to Paraguay’s 2, with no draws across 7 meetings.
• Recent H2H: USA won the most recent encounter 2-1 in November 2025.
• USA last 6: 3W-0D-3L, 13 goals scored, 13 conceded, 0 clean sheets, 1.5 ppg.
• Paraguay last 6: 3W-0D-3L, 9 goals scored, 7 conceded, 2 clean sheets, 1.5 ppg.
• Average goals per H2H meeting: 2.43 — with no goalless draws on record between these sides.
• Rankings: USA 17th, Paraguay 41st.

How USA and Paraguay Compare

Both sides arrive at this World Cup 2026 fixture with identical points-per-game records of 1.5 over their last six matches, making form alone an inconclusive separator. Where they differ most sharply is in their defensive profiles: USA have conceded 13 goals in six recent outings without a single clean sheet, while Paraguay have kept two clean sheets and shipped just 7 goals across the same number of matches. Offensively, USA have been the more prolific side, averaging 2.17 goals per match compared to Paraguay’s 1.5, though that attacking output has come with considerable defensive cost against higher-ranked opposition.

FAQ

What is the head-to-head record between USA and Paraguay?

Across seven all-time meetings, USA have won five and Paraguay two, with no draws recorded. USA have scored 11 goals in total to Paraguay’s 6.

When did USA and Paraguay last play each other?

The two sides met most recently on 15 November 2025, with USA winning 2-1 at home — their third consecutive victory over Paraguay in this matchup.

What is USA’s current form heading into the World Cup 2026 fixture?

USA have recorded 3 wins and 3 defeats in their last six matches, with 13 goals scored and 13 conceded, and have not kept a clean sheet in that run. Their most recent result was a 1-2 home loss to Germany on 6 June 2026.

What is Paraguay’s current form ahead of the World Cup 2026 match?

Paraguay also carry a 3W-0D-3L record from their last six matches, but have been tighter defensively — conceding just 7 goals and keeping two clean sheets, including a 4-0 win over Nicaragua on 5 June 2026.