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The United States men’s national team will play their first game at a men’s FIFA World Cup for the first time in 3,065 days when they battle Wales on Monday afternoon. It’s Group B play where the Americans will take on England and Iran in addition to the Wales side they kick off their campaign against. That Welsh team made it to the cup through the playoff route with Gareth Bale leading the way.
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How to watch and odds
Date: Monday, Nov. 21 Live stream: fuboTV (Try for free)Odds: USA +130; Draw +200; Wales +240 (via Caesars Sportsbook) Live updates: USMNT vs. Wales