The second round of the FIFA World Cup 2022 group stages began with Wales taking on Iran in Group B. The favorites of Group B, England take on the USA in a highly anticipated match. England reached the semi-finals in the 2018 edition of the cup, losing to Croatia 2-1 in extra time. The USA qualified for the Qatar World Cup after missing the tournament in Russia.
ENGLAND VS. USA 🔥
FOOTBALL VS. SOCCER ⚽️
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England thrashed Iran 6-2 in their opening game, impressing many people all over the world. Following their performance, they have been touted as favorites along with Spain, Brazil, and France. The USA dominated Wales in the first hour of their opening game. But the experience of Gareth Bale and Wales meant the match ended in a 1-1 draw.
How and when to watch England vs. USA in the US?
The match will be streamed in Spanish on the channel Telemundo and streamed on Peacock. The match will kick off at 2 pm ET/ 11 am PT. It will be played at the 68500 seater Al Bayt Stadium in Qatar.
England vs. USA: FIFA World Cup 2022 prediction
England had struggled for form heading into the tournament. They finished last in their Nations League group which relegated them to the second tier of the competition. On the other hand, England finished on top of their World Cup qualification group. Their dominant performance against Iran will also be a big boost for their confidence heading into this game.
The FULL England World Cup squad for Qatar 2022 🦁🦁🦁 pic.twitter.com/toNSnuNaXb
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The USA finished third behind Mexico and Canada in their World Cup qualification group. Their spirited performance against Wales should give them some confidence as they head into a match against the European footballing giants.
For England, Harry Kane, who was a doubt with injury, will be a key player in the attack. Jude Bellingham has had a wonderful start to his career, and this World Cup seems to be where he announces himself to the whole world. For the USA, Christian Pulisic will be a key player in the attack along with explosive striker Timothy Weah. Their energy for the first hour against Wales was impressive but they faded in the last half hour.
THE USMNT SQUAD HEADED TO THE WORLD CUP 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/Ouyo74QO5x
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If they are to beat England, they will need to conserve their energy throughout the 90 minutes. England is the favorite heading into the match, having a 64% chance to win according to Google. If England win they will all but seal the top spot of Group B, before facing Wales. The USA needs to avoid defeat at the very least to keep their World Cup hopes in their own hands.
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