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.
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