The World Cup of The USA gets underway with Groups A–D, as we dive headfirst into the people, places, traditions and cultural icons that make America unlike anywhere else on Earth.

From cowboys and American women to the never-ending battle between Democrats and Republicans, from legendary sports bars and tailgate parties to iconic landmarks like Mount Rushmore, this opening episode is packed with some of the most recognisable symbols of the United States.

We also get into American institutions like Disneyland, Las Vegas, Hollywood, and plenty more contenders that have shaped not just America, but global culture.

Some entries represent the very best of the USA. Others represent the absolute madness of it. And as always, once the debates begin, logic quickly takes a back seat.

The criteria is loose — cultural impact, recognisability, entertainment value and pure Americana all come into play as we decide who deserves to progress.

This is where the tournament begins — and it only gets bigger from here.

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