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Costa Rica, Paraguay ready to kick off Copa América play in Orlando

Orlando's first Copa América Centenario match is crucial for the teams on the field and historic for the city.

What happens when Costa Rica and Paraguay meet at Camping World Stadium at 5 Saturday night could set the tone for each as they advance through the international soccer tournament.

"Hopefully, we can win the first game because it's fundamental," Paraguay coach Ramón Ángel Díaz said through a translator during a press conference at the stadium Friday. "Then, after this game, we have to keep playing, keep planning. We have a lot of trips, playing every three days.