Event Brief
USMNT’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads” becomes World Cup anthem
Filed: Jun 22, 2026 at 7:03 PM ET
Summary: “Take Me Home, Country Roads” became the USMNT’s viral World Cup anthem after FIFA asked teams for playlists.
WHO: U.S. Soccer executive
WHAT: A U.S. Soccer executive selected “Take Me Home, Country Roads” after FIFA asked teams for playlists.
WHEN: Jun 22, 2026 at 6:20 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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