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The USMNT vs. Paraguay kicked off at 9:00 PM ET from Los Angeles Stadium. The USMNT, coached by Mauricio Pochettino, is ranked 17th in the FIFA world rankings as of Friday.
The American bid for the World Cup got off to a quick start with a Damian Babadila own goal giving the Americans the lead less than 10 minutes in.
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Damián Babadillo of Paraguay warms up during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group D match between USA and Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium in Los Angeles, California on June 12, 2026. (Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
FIFA determines its world rankings using the Elo rating system, which rewards teams for wins and penalizes them for losses, and takes into account the strength of competition.
48 teams are taking part in this year’s World Cup.
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