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Copa America: Colombia kicks off tournament by handily beating U.S. 2-0

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SANTA CLARA, CA - JUNE 03: Carlos Bacca #7 of Colombia and Geoff Cameron #20 of United States go for the ball during the 2016 Copa America Centenario Group match between the United States and Colombia at Levi's Stadium on June 3, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Cristian Zapata scored his first international goal, James Rodriguez added a 42nd-minute penalty kick, and Colombia beat the United States 2-0 Friday night in the opener of the Copa America.

U.S. coach Jurgen Klinsmann spoke before this about the importance of a strong showing in the special edition 100th-anniversary Copa to create buzz for a potential 2026 World Cup bid.