MIAMI, Florida – The United States return to action at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 with their second encounter in Group B against heavyweights England on Friday night at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar.
The U.S. picked up a point in their opening match of the tournament in a 1-1 draw with Wales on Monday. Timothy Weah’s first half goal served as the scoring for the U.S., giving the Red, White and Blue a three-match unbeaten streak in World Cup openers.
It was also the fifth time in six matches that the U.S. have played to a draw against European opposition in a group stage affair and marked the 10th time in their last 11 World Cup matches that the U.S. have found the back of the net.
Weah reached a personal milestone with his goal. After scoring three goals in the 2017 FIFA Under-17 Men’s World Cup in India and two goals at the 2019 FIFA Under-20 Men’s World Cup in France, Weah now has a Senior Men’s World Cup goal to his name.
It was also a noteworthy night for U.S. MF Yunus Musah, who became the second-youngest U.S. player in a World Cup match at 19 years and 357 days, just 322 days older than Julian Green at Brazil 2014.
We're set to face England a third time in World Cup play.#USMNT x @Visa
— U.S. Men's National Soccer Team (@USMNT) November 23, 2022
The U.S. will now turn their attention to an England team that are coming off a commanding 6-2 victory over Iran. Five different England players got their names on the scoresheet, led by Bukayo Saka, who bagged a brace for the Euro 2020 runners-up.
There is plenty of history when it comes to the U.S. and England in World Cup play. The U.S. pulled off a memorable 1-0 win at Brazil 1950 on a goal from Joe Gaetjens, while Clint Dempsey’s first half equalizer held up for a 1-1 draw at South Africa 2010.
With their sights set on reaching the knockout stage, a good result will be imperative for the U.S. on Friday.
