Atlanta United’s season may be on pause, but the 5-Stripes are still on the move. Two familiar faces will take the pitch and represent their country on the world’s biggest stage. Miguel Almirón and Matías Galarza have been named to Paraguay’s roster ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
To catch your favorite 5-Stripes in action on the world stage, here's how to tune in to Paraguay's group stage action throughout the month of June:
How to watch Paraguay's World Cup matches:
- Friday, June 12 – USA vs. Paraguay (9 p.m. ET)
- TV: Watch on FOX, Peacock, Telemundo
- Watch parties: Join us for our Soccer Celebration at Brewhouse Café (Little Five Points), starting an hour before kickoff
- Friday, June 19 – Türkiye vs. Paraguay (11 p.m. ET)
- TV: Watch on FOX, Peacock, Telemundo.
- Watch parties: FIFA Fan Fest, Decatur Watch Fest and more throughout the city. Learn more here.
- Thursday, June 25 – Paraguay vs. Australia (10 p.m. ET)
- TV: Watch on FOX, Peacock, Telemundo and Universo.
- Watch parties: FIFA Fan Fest, Decatur Watch Fest and more throughout the city. Learn more here.
Preparing for their first World Cup appearances, both players join the team ahead of the country’s return to the tournament for the first time since 2010. What's more, they'll put on their national team colors for matches in the same country they've played their club soccer this season.
As Almirón and Galarza prepare to represent Paraguay in the 2026 World Cup, 17s have two more reasons among many to tune in and enjoy the Summer of Soccer.
To hear more from Almirón ahead of Paraguay's World Cup campaign, tune in to the latest episode of The Guuuzan Show:
