71.  The United States are unbeaten in a year together in a bid for revenge after losses to Brazil.

72.  The United States have been drawn in Group D along with hosts South Korea, Portugal and Poland.

73.  The United States have rejected the Iraqi offer but Russia and France said it was worth consideration.

74.  The United States have repeatedly accused Tehran of seeking to acquire the technology to produce weapons of mass destruction, including from countries such as China.

75.  The United States join England, Senegal and Spain as the other teams through to the quarter-finals.

76.  The United States love nothing better than a hero.

77.  The United States pledged continue support for de la Rua and his government.

78.  The United States are also in the medal frame.

79.  The United States are drawn in the Red Group here with France, Sweden and Argentina while the Blue Group consists of Russia, Britain, Spain and Germany.

80.  The United States are almost certain to qualify after their victory over Colombia and a draw with the Swiss.