USA vs Wales prediction

The US are back at the World Cup finals after missing the 2018 edition in dismal fashion following a defeat in Trinidad & Tobago in their final qualifier.

Wales will make their first appearance at a World Cup finals in 64 years

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USA boast far more World Cup experience than Wales,.

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wales have been making waves at major tournaments more recently and will be looking to get their campaign off to a winning start.

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Overall squad value: £241m

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Overall squad value: £139.1m

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Most valuable player: Christian Pulisic weston mckennie

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Most valuable player: Brennan Johnson (£17.4m)

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Most Most capped player: DeAndre Yedlin (75) Leading goalscorer: Christian Pulisic (21) Total caps: 685 Total goals: 82 player: DeAndre Yedlin (75)

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Most capped player: Chris Gunter (109) Leading goalscorer: Gareth Bale (40) Total caps: 990 Total goals: 92

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Prediction USA 1, Wales 0

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