The draw for the 2022 World Cup is done. The field is largely set — three places remain up for grabs through playoffs, contested by Wales, Scotland, Ukraine, Peru, Australia, United Arab Emirates, Costa Rica and New Zealand. With 29 teams learning their opponents at Qatar 2022, let’s use numbers to break down some of the most intriguing matchups of the tournament, courtesy of ESPN Stats & Information.
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The United States men’s national team are unbeaten in two previous meetings against England, with the Americans and Three Lions contesting Group B along with Iran and the winner of the UEFA playoff of Wales vs. the rescheduled semifinal between Scotland and Ukraine. The last time the U.S. and England met was in the group stage of the 2010 World Cup, which finished in a 1-1 draw.
The Americans also have a World Cup history with Iran. The U.S. fell 2-1 in the pair’s only tournament…
