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.