The U.S. Women’s Soccer team wasn’t feelin very patriotic during their World Cup opener — and it showed on their faces … with mostly closed mouths during the National Anthem.
THE NATIONAL ANTHEM PLAYS AT THE 2023 FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP FOR THE FIRST TIME 🙌
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) July 22, 2023
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FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, VIETNAM’S NATIONAL ANTHEM IS PLAYED AT THE FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP! 🇻🇳
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) July 22, 2023
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It remains to be seen if the U.S. is going to do this every time they play another team — the National Anthem will, in fact, be blared before each of their matches … and since it seems like they’re making a statement — it has, no doubt, pissed off some along political lines.
