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Ben Steiner

How USMNT Could Face England at the World Cup During the U.S.’s 250th Anniversary

For the 250th birthday of the United States of America, the U.S. men’s national team could engage in a bit of history, battling England this summer in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The USMNT has already clinched a spot in the round of 32—winning Group D with a match to spare— and could face England as early as the quarterfinals if things fall exactly into place. Otherwise, only a World Cup final clash would be in the cards, as much as that seems unlikely.

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