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Photos: U.S. defeats Paraguay in its World Cup opener
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- Here’s a look at some of the best moments before and during the game as captured by the Los Angeles Times photography staff:
- U.S. fans march to Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi Stadium) before the start of the U.S.-Paraguay World Cup match Friday.
- David Beckham, right, and Tom Cruise waves to fans before the World Cup group stage match.
Print p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix max-w-170 mt-7.5 mb-10 mx-auto" data-subscriber-content> The U.S. men’s national team made its first World Cup game on home soil in 32 years one to remember, defeating Paraguay 4-1 in front of a sold-out crowd at Los Angeles Stadium (So Fi Stadium) in Inglewood on Friday night.
Here’s a look at some of the best moments before and during the game as captured by the Los Angeles Times photography staff:
U.S. fans march to Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi Stadium) before the start of the U.S.-Paraguay World Cup match Friday. (Ronaldo Bolanos / Los Angeles Times) Advertisement 1
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