United States vs Portugal Head to Head in FIFA World Cup
The FIFA World Cup is one of the most popular sporting tournaments in the world. Its 22nd edition is set to kick start in Qatar later this week. Hosts Qatar will go up against Ecuador in the inaugural game of the tournament on November 20.
Portugal are among the leading contenders to lift the trophy. They currently have one of the best squads in the world. They are in Group H, alongside Ghana, Uruguay and South Korea.
Meanwhile, the United States also have a promising squad, which can cause problems for the top contenders. The North American nation have drawn in Group B, with Wales, England and Iran
The two teams have played against each other several times in the past. Right on that note, let’s take a look at Portugal and the United States head-to-head record statistics.
Portugal and the United States don’t have any direct football rivalry against each other. However, both teams have a set of talented players among their ranks. Any potential tie between them is likely to produce top-class football.
As mentioned above, the United States and Portugal have locked horns against each other seven times. However, there is nothing separate between them as both teams have managed to win games each. Three games between them have failed to get any conclusive results.
How many matches did the United States have with Portugal?
The United States and Portugal have had each other seven times in the past. They last played against each other during an international friendly in November 2020. The game ended 1-1 with Weston McKennie and Vitorino Antunes finding the back of the net for their respective teams.
Have the United States ever won a football World Cup?
The United States are yet to lift a FIFA World Cup trophy. Their best finish in the World Cup was third, which they achieved in 1986.
What is the United States’ biggest football defeat in history?
The United States endured an 11-0 defeat against Norway in August 1948, the largest defeat in their history.
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