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How 'Country Roads' Became The Soundtrack Of Team USA's World Cup Run

It's become one of the enduring scenes of the U.S. team during this World Cup: jubilant U.S. players joining tens of thousands of fans in singing John Denver's "Take Me Home, Country Roads" at the end of their matches. Even coach Mauricio Pochettino, who was born in Argentina and lives in Spain, got in on the act after Wednesday's 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina, belting out the words to Denver's anthem as he hugged his players and staff members. The John Denver estate told The Associated Press that it is "thrilled" by the song’s latest revival at the World Cup, saying "Country Roads"...