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United States

FIFA World Ranking (November 2001): 20th

2002 World Cup qualifying: Finished third in CONCACAF Final Group (5-3-2; 11 GF, 8 GA)

2001 Overall Record: 6-5-3*

World Cup final appearances: 7 - 1930 (3rd), 1934 (16th), 1950 (10th), 1990 (23rd), 1994 (14th), 1998 (32nd), 2002

Overall Record in WC: 4-12-1

Record vs. 2002 WC Teams: 43-95-31

Manager: Bruce Arena (U.S.)

Championship Honors: 1991 Gold Cup champions

Key Players: Claudio Reyna (M, Rangers), Earnie Stewart (M, NAC Breda), Chris Armas (M, Chicago Fire)

Fast Facts: When the U.S. clinched a spot in the 2002 World Cup on Oct. 7 at Foxboro Stadium, it marked the first time in the team's history it celebrated a World Cup berth on home soil. ... With 398 "A" internationals to their credit, the U.S. has played just eight games in their history against African opponents, including just four against the five World Cup qualifiers from Africa (the U.S. has a 2-1-1 record in those matches).

* Does not include U.S. at Korea Republic on Dec. 9