The U.S. did not play England on July 4 this year. Reports say the rumored July 4 World Cup matchup was not possible under the bracket, and there were no matches scheduled for July 4 in the tournament.

What was on the schedule

For Independence Day, the U.S. sports calendar was filled mostly with MLB games, plus other events like Wimbledon, F1, and WNBA action.

Why the rumor spread

The July 4 U.S.-England idea got attention because Philadelphia hosting a World Cup game on the holiday sounded perfect for a patriotic rematch, but the tournament path did not allow it.

Related note

If you meant the U.S. women’s team or a different sport, the answer could be different, but for the 2026 men’s World Cup rumor, the matchup did not happen.

TL;DR: No U.S.-England game on July 4; the bracket ruled it out.