Take me home: why Country Roads has struck a chord at the World Cup ^55.3%

The Guardian - By Jeff Rueter - 6/20/2026, 6:45 PM

Biased Writer Voice 41.5% - Hasty Generalization 27.1% - Optimism Bias 17.8%

Lumen Field was designed for a moment like Friday’s. Under a blue sky dotted with clouds, the US men’s national team celebrated their victory over Australia with a lap around the stadium to thank their fans for creating a worthy atmosphere. I’ve reported from four matches so far at this World Cup and the set list remains largely the... more