Paraguay

Paraguay makes a long-awaited return to the World Cup stage in 2026, and the schedule sends the team entirely to the West Coast of the United States. For fans in Asuncion, the timezone math is actually quite reasonable. Paraguay uses America/Asuncion (UTC-4 in June), meaning Pacific time matches (UTC-7) create a three-hour offset in the wrong direction.

The opening Group D match is June 12 against the USA in Los Angeles, kicking off at 18:00 Pacific. In Asuncion that is 21:00. A perfectly timed evening match.

The second game on June 19 is in San Francisco against the UEFA Path C winner, kicking off at 21:00 Pacific. That translates to midnight in Asuncion, pushing into late territory.

The third group match on June 25 returns to San Francisco for the game against Australia, starting at 19:00 Pacific. In Paraguay that is 22:00. Another solid evening slot.

Paraguay’s fans have traveled well throughout World Cup history, and the team’s return after missing the 2014, 2018, and 2022 tournaments feels significant. The squad has rebuilt through CONMEBOL qualifying with a blend of European-based professionals and domestic league talent.

Group D with the USA, Australia, and the UEFA Path C winner gives Paraguay a realistic path to the knockout round. For South American rivals watching from Brazil or Argentina, the Pacific time slots fall late evening to midnight, aligning broadly with Paraguayan viewers.

Use the timezone converter here to get exact kickoff times wherever you are watching from.