Why does US play ‘Country Roads’ at World Cup? John Denver’s classic the USMNT anthem

The USMNT advanced to the World Cup round of 16 after securing a 2-0 victory over Bosnia. The team celebrated the win with their anthem, John Denver's classic 'Country Roads'. Coach Mauricio Pochettino also sang the song following the electric performance. This significant night for Pochettino and the squad confirms their progression in the tournament, maintaining the tradition of using the iconic track to mark their success during the international competition's high-stakes matches.