England find themselves in Group B in the FIFA World Cup 2022 set to be held in Qatar this year. The Three Lions play their first game of the tournament against Iran on the 21st of November before playing their group matches against Wales and the USA.
England are the favourites to top their group this year and have grown into a robust team under Gareth Southgate. Led by prolific goalscorer Harry Kane, the Three Lions have an array of midfielders and wingers that can hurt any opponent.
With Wales and England to contend with, the USA have their work cut out for them this year. Gregg Berhalter has named an impressive squad this year and the likes of Christian Pulisic and Giovanni Reyna will need to step up and bear much of the creative burden for the Stars and Stripes.
England vs USA Head-to-Head Record
| Wins | Draws | Losses | |
| England | 8 | 1 | 2 |
| USA | 2 | 1 | 8 |
England have a predictably excellent record against the USA and have won eight of the 11 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to the USA’s two victories.
In the FIFA World Cup, however, the USA have secured famous results against England. Their first meeting in 1950 ended in a stunning 1-0 victory for the Stars and Stripes and went on to become one of the biggest upsets in the competition.
The most recent meeting between the two teams in the FIFA World Cup took place in the 2010 edition of the competition and also produced a disappointing result for England. The Three Lions took the lead with Steven Gerrard finding the back of the net in just four minutes, before Rob Green’s infamous howler in goal gifted the USA their equalizer.
England vs United States Head-to-Head Statistics
The USA are winless in their last five matches against England in all competitions, with their previous victory against the Three Lions coming by a 1-0 margin in 1993.
England have failed to defeat the USA at the FIFA World Cup so far and have suffered one defeat and one draw in their two games so far.
Steven Gerrard remains the only England player to have scored against the USA in the FIFA World Cup.
Christian Pulisic is the USA’s top active goalscorer with 21 goals in 52 international appearances but is yet to make his debut at the FIFA World Cup.
Harry Kane won the Golden Boot in the 2018 World Cup and is only four goals behind Gary Lineker as England’s most prolific goalscorer in the competition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Has England ever beaten the US in the World Cup?
England has never beaten the USA in the World Cup, losing their first game in 1950 by a 1-0 margin before being held to a 1-1 draw in 2010.
How many times has the USA beaten England?
The USA have won two of their 11 matches in all competitions in England, winning their first game in the World Cup by a 1-0 margin and securing a comprehensive 2-0 victory in 1993.
How many times have England played the USA in the World Cup?
England have played two matches against the USA in the World Cup and have suffered one defeat and one draw.
When was the last time England played the USA in the World Cup?
The previous World Cup match between England and the USA took place in the group stage in 2010 and ended in a 1-1 draw.
How many times did the USA qualify for the World Cup?
The USA have qualified for 11 of the 21 World Cups that have been held so far.
Has the USA ever missed a World Cup?
The USA failed to qualify for the World Cup from 1954 to 1986 and also missed out on the World Cups held in 1938 and 2018.
