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USMNT fans sing 'Take Me Home, Country Roads' after win over Australia

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 1:23 AM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

USMNT fans sing 'Take Me Home, Country Roads' after win over Australia

Summary

Following their 2-0 victory against Australia, U.S. fans enthusiastically sang John Denver's 'Take Me Home, Country Roads'. This song has now become an unofficial anthem for the U.S. Men's National Team (USMNT) during their World Cup campaign. The tradition, which started in this match, is expected to continue throughout the tournament. The victory itself marks a positive start for the team as they advance in international competition.

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By the Numbers

•USMNT defeats Australia 2-0 in their World Cup match
•Fans sing 'Take Me Home, Country Roads' post-game
•The song becomes an unofficial World Cup anthem
•Tradition set to continue during the tournament

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1:23 AMCBS Sports — How 'Take Me Home, Country Roads' became the unofficial USMNT World Cup anthem

What they're saying

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The U.S. fans belted out John Denver's 'Take Me Home, Country Roads' after the team's 2-0 win over Australia, beginning a tradition that is expected to continue for the duration of the USMNT's World Cup journey
— CBS Sportsby Pardeep Cattry

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