USA and England will not meet on July 4 in World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 1:07 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
The anticipated matchup between the USA and England on July 4 in the World Cup will not occur as rumored. The tournament bracket does not allow for the two teams to face each other until the final, with England scheduled to play Mexico in the Round of 16 on Sunday and the USA set to host Belgium on Monday night. Misconceptions about a possible clash stem from social media engagement, but structurally, it was never possible in this round.
- •USA and England cannot meet until the final of the World Cup.
- •England plays Mexico in the Round of 16 on Sunday.
- •USA hosts Belgium in their Round of 16 match on Monday.
- •The bracket structure prevents a matchup on July 4.
- 1:07 PMYahoo Sports — Why USA, England aren't playing on the 4th of July in the World Cup
"The viral rumor was out there for a while.
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