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United States 3-6 Portugal — South Africa 2010
USA's sustained World Cup rise from 2002-2014. From minnows to credible threat in one decade.
The USA's 2002-2014 World Cup consistency was the most unexpected sustained rise of a major footballing nation, though their 2010 group stage included a 1-1 draw with England and a dramatic 3-6 loss to Portugal after leading Brazil's group. The USA qualified for five consecutive World Cups from 1990-2010, a streak 20% longer than any other nation outside Europe and South America during that era.
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