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England vs USA (Image Source: Twitter)
England locked horns with the USA on 26 November 2022 in the ongoing FIFA World Cup. It was a Group B encounter which took place in Al Bayt Stadium. England came to this clash after thrashing Iran by 6-2. While the USA had a draw with Wales at 1-1. So, the three lions were looking to continue their winning momentum.
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On the other side, the USA were looking to register their first win in this tournament. Before this clash, both teams met each other twice in the history of the World Cup. However, one match ended in favour of the USA while the another was a draw. So, England fans were worried before facing the USA side in this year’s event.
England and the USA settled for a goalless draw in FIFA World Cup 2022
Before this game, Iran defeated Wales by 2-0. Hence, this match was vital for both these teams in order to have a chance of qualifying for the next round. Speaking of the match, both teams started the game steadily. However, England had a chance to open the scoring in the 10th minute. Harry Kane attempted an effort on goal.
But, USA’s Walker ZIMMERMAN came up with a huge block to deny him. Then, in the 26th minute, the USA had a chance to take a lead. But, Weston McKENNIE’s effort went over the bar as he looked disappointed. In the 33rd minute, Christian Pulisic’s effort also hit the crossbar and another chance went in vain. The first half of the game ended goallessly. In the second half, both teams tried hard to break the shackles. But, they failed to do so. Thus, they settled for a draw in this World Cup encounter.
With this draw, both teams gained one point each from the game. After this match, England are sitting at the top of the table with four points in two games. Iran and the USA are in the second and third spot respectively (with three and two points respectively in two games). England will face Wales in their last group-stage match. While Iran will take on the USA in their last group-stage clash.