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USMNT scores early on own goal in World Cup match against Paraguay

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 1:13 AM

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

USMNT scores early on own goal in World Cup match against Paraguay
Summary

The United States Men's National Team took an early lead against Paraguay in their World Cup opener on June 13 in Los Angeles. The match saw a seventh-minute own goal credited to Paraguay's Damián Bobadilla, marking the third-earliest goal in USMNT World Cup history. The goal followed a sequence involving notable players Weston McKennie and Christian Pulisic. The game is ongoing.

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  • •USMNT leads Paraguay 1-0 after seven minutes
  • •Damián Bobadilla's own goal credited to Paraguay
  • •Match is taking place in Los Angeles
  • •Early goal is significant in USMNT World Cup history
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  • 1:13 AMYahoo Sports — USMNT strikes early and scores just 7 minutes into its World Cup opener vs. Paraguay
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It's the third-earliest goal in World Cup history for the U.S.

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