Since England and the United States were drawn into Group B together for the 2022 World Cup, the matchup had been the topic of much scrutiny and excitement.
The match was compelling on many fronts. The English are the nation perhaps most synonymous with soccer, or football, as they refer to it. Yet, despite their love for the sport, they haven’t found much success in international tournaments. In their long history, England have never won the Euros and has won just one World Cup.