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Has the United States ever won the World Cup?

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Despite making its debut at the inaugural FIFA World Cup in 1930 and appearing in 12 editions of the tournament, the United States men’s national team has never won the World Cup. The team’s best result in the competition came in 1930, when it reached the semifinals, losing 6–1 to Argentina.