# USA start tournament in style - but will they finally join the elite?

- Published: 2026-06-13T04:40:19Z
- Updated: 2026-06-21T13:02:39Z
- Section: Breaking
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c621z2k51rdo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Tags: BBC News · Top News
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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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