England will play the United States on Friday at 2pm ET in a Group B clash at the Al Bayt Stadium in an attempt to clinch their place in the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2022 after a strong start England’s opening-day 6-2 victory against Iran will have given them plenty of motivation, but the USA should be upset that Wales held them to a 1-1 draw.
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Preview :
Although England is the favourite to win the match and move on to the next round, following memorable highs of reaching the World Cup semi-finals four years ago and then the final of Euro 2020, optimism surrounding Gareth Southgate’s squad had dipped heading to Qatar after a disappointing winless UEFA Nations League campaign. However, after England stupendous win against Iran.They have become one of the favorites to win the World Cup. This is their biggest-ever win in the first match of a major tournament.
On the other hand, After missing out on the 2018 World Cup, USA began their campaign in Qatar with a 1-1 draw against Wales. The USA named a young squad going into the World Cup and were impressive in their first game of the competition.
Head to Head :
These two teams have twice previously met at a World Cup, in 1950 and 2010, with the Three Lions never winning.
England have a good record against the USA and have won eight out of the 11 matches played between the two teams,
England wins : 8
Draws : 1
USA wins : 2
England Possible lineup :
Pickford; Trippier, Stones, Maguire, Shaw; Rice, Bellingham; Saka, Mount, Sterling; Kane
USA Possible lineup :
Turner; Dest, Zimmerman, Ream, A. Robinson; McKennie, Adams, Musah; Weah, Sargent, Pulisic
Key Players to watch :
England : Bukayo Saka
USA : Timothy Weah
Prediction :
The Americans will prove a tougher test than Iran. The USA can pack a punch on their day and have troubled England at the World Cup in the past.
Though, Three Lions’ extra quality should shine through.
England to win, 3-1.
Date, kick-off time and venue :
The Match is schedule for a 2pm ET kick-off on Friday November 25, 2022.
At The Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar.
Live Streaming :
2pm ET on Fox for English, Telemundo for Spanish, FUBO Tv, fox sports app, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo.