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The USMNT and Paraguay kicked off at 9 p.m. ET from Los Angeles Stadium. The USMNT, coached by Mauricio Pochettino, enters Friday in 17th place in the FIFA World Ranking.
The Americans’ World Cup bid got off to a fast start with Damián Bobadilla’s own goal putting the Americans ahead in less than 10 minutes.
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Damian Bobadilla of Paraguay warms up during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group D match between the United States and Paraguay at the stadium in Los Angeles, California on June 12, 2026. (Jose Breton/Action Pics/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
FIFA determines its world rankings using the Elo rating system, which rewards teams for winning and penalizing them for losing, while taking into account the strength of the competition.
This year’s World Cup features an expanded field of 48 teams.
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