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May 28, 2013 · In terms of U.S. soccer history, the victory took its place alongside the win over England at the 1950 World Cup and the 2002 team’s triumphs over Portugal and Mexico.
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Jun 16, 2022 · When Mexico faced the United States on June 17, 2002, at the 2002 World Cup in Jeonju, South Korea, few could have predicted the lasting effect that one game would have on either side.
The United States lost to Germany 1–0 in Ulsan by a Michael Ballack goal in the 39th minute, but controversy surrounded the game when United States demanded the referee give a penalty for a goal-line handball by Torsten Frings in the 49th minute, but the referee did not award the penalty.
Jun 1, 2010 · I was just starting to make my way as a journalist (I know, what happened?) at ITV when the 2002 World Cup was on, but what were you doing then? What stories can you remember from eight years...
Jun 4, 2020 · O n 7 October 2001, the US men’s national team carried the weight of a nation’s grief on their shoulders. The crucial 2002 World Cup qualifier with Jamaica was the first national sports...
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Jun 2, 2022 · On the field, the much-anticipated tournament sprung into life with arguably the biggest World Cup shock of all time, with Senegal – on their tournament debut – upsetting the all-conquering...
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Jan 5, 2023 · The 2002 FIFA World Cup round of 16 had teams from five different confederations for the first time. In addition to France, Portugal and Argentina did not get through the group stage. The Portuguese, who had Luis Figo, were beaten by the United States in their first match and were unable to recover.
