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The USMNT and Paraguay kicked off at 9 pm ET from Los Angeles Stadium. The USMNT, led by Mauricio Pochettino, enters 17th place in the FIFA World Ranking on Friday.
The American World Cup bid got off to a fast start with a Damián Bobadilla own goal putting the Americans ahead in less than 10 minutes.
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Damián Bobadilla of Paraguay warms up during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group D match between the United States and Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium in Los Angeles, California on June 12, 2026. (José Bretón/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
FIFA determines its world ranking using the Elo rating system, which rewards teams for their victories and penalizes them for their losses, 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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