After eight long years, the United States Men’s National Team is back in the World Cup, ready to compete in Qatar for the biggest prize in the sport. Drawn into the highly-competitive Group B, there will be little margin for error across all three matches. The first opponent is Wales, which has become quite experienced and dangerous in recent tournaments. The opening fixture is set for the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan, a 44,740-seat venue that recently underwent a renovation.
This is the third all-time meeting between the two nations, with the USMNT holding a 1-0-1 advantage.