U.S. Soccer Fans Adopt 'Take Me Home, Country Roads' as World Cup Rally Cry

Fan traditions shape tournament atmosphere and team morale; the emergence of a unifying anthem reflects how cultural moments coalesce around sports, signaling whether USMNT support is building momentum in Qatar.
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