Friday's World Cup predictions and previews including USA vs. Paraguay

Today's World Cup 2026 predictions involves two of the co-hosts, as Canada take on Bosnia-Herzegovina, while USA tackle Paraguay.

Canada vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina (Friday, 8pm)

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Group B action at World Cup 2026 gets underway on Friday, with Canada seeking their first points in this competition when they welcome Bosnia-Herzegovina to Toronto Stadium, also known as BMO Field.

As co-hosts, the Canadians earned an automatic berth into the finals, while the Bosnians upset Italy on penalties to book a place in this tournament for the second time.

We say: Canada 1-0 Bosnia-Herzegovina

Canada have played their share of games without Davies and found a way to win, and we expect the energy of the home crowd and the attacking depth of that group will earn a historic first World Cup triumph in this match.

> Click here to read our full preview for Canada vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina, including team news and possible lineups

USA vs. Paraguay (Saturday, 2am)

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Commencing their Group D campaign at World Cup 2026, the USA and Paraguay will look to make a positive start when they meet in Los Angeles on Friday.

In a group also featuring Australia and Turkey, both the co-hosts and their South American counterparts know only a top-two finish will guarantee progress to the knockout phase.

We say: USA 2-1 Paraguay

Expect a repeat of these nations' friendly meeting last year, as the USA secure a tight one-goal win on home turf.

While the hosts are outsiders, pragmatic Paraguay sit way down the list of potential winners in Sports Mole's World Cup betting guide.

> Click here to read our full preview for USA vs. Paraguay, including team news and possible lineups