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On 29 June 1950 at the 1950 FIFA World Cup in Brazil the United States defeated England 1–0 in a group match. England were heavy favorites whereas the hastily assembled U.S. team was composed of part-time players. Joe Gaetjens scored the game’s only goal. Legend has it that the result was so unexpected that British newspapers reported the scoreline as 10–1 in favor of England. The match was played in Belo Horizonte at Estádio Independência. The game and the U.S.