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USA start World Cup in style - but will they finally join the elite?

If there were any doubts the USA were ready to live up to the pressure of being a World Cup host, they were dispelled in a 4-1 win over Paraguay.

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  • Primary source: BBC
  • Published: Jun 13, 2026, 4:40 AM UTC
  • Coverage area: Sports
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  1. Source published: Jun 13, 2026, 4:40 AM UTC
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