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USMNT World Cup starts strong, Christian Pulisic sets up Team USA for a stunning first goal against Paraguay

USMNT World Cup starts strong, Christian Pulisic sets up Team USA for a stunning first goal against Paraguay
Fox News Saturday 13 June 2026, 01:27 UTC 1 min read
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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 at the No. 17 spot in the FIFA World Rankings. The Americans World Cup bid got off to a quick start with Damián Bobadilla's own goal putting the Americans ahead in less than 10 minutes.

The USMNT and Paraguay kicked off at 9 p.m. ET from Los Angeles Stadium. The USMNT, coached by Mauricio Pochettino, enters Friday at the No. 17 spot in the FIFA World Rankings.

The Americans World Cup bid got off to a quick start with Damián Bobadilla's own goal putting the Americans ahead in less than 10 minutes.

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FIFA determines its world rankings using the Elo rating system, which rewards teams for wins and penalizes them for losses while also factoring in the strength of the competition.

This year's World Cup features an expanded field of 48 teams.

This story is developing. Check back for updates.

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