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Kyle O'Sullivan

USA fans' wackiest World Cup 2022 costumes - from eagle to sneaky beer holder

It's been eight years since the United States Men's National Team were at a World Cup - and their passionate fans have turned up in force in Qatar.

The Americans don't do things by halves and really brought the party atmosphere to the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium on Monday night for their opening group game against Wales.

There were mixed emotions for the USMNT, who went 1-0 up in the first half when Timothy Weah neatly slotted home from Chelsea winger Christian Pulisic pass.

But they were denied all three points when Gareth Bale was fouled in the box late into the match - and fired home from the penalty spot with eight minutes from time in front of the delighted Welsh fans.

The Americans had to settle for a point in their Group B clash, but it didn't dampen the party atmosphere.

Thousands made the 8,000 mile trip from the States to Qatar - and they were clearly keen to make up for missing the last World Cup in 2018.

Many supporters were covered from head to toe in their nation's red, white and blue colours as they built up an incredible atmosphere in Al Rayyan.

The USA fans enjoying the pre-match atmosphere before the Wales match (Getty Images)

There were obviously a large number of USMNT shirts on show from over the years, as well as fans draped in the stars and stripes of the American flag.

One of the most impressive outfits was a man dressed as a bald eagle - the symbol of strength and freedom in America.

He held a USA banner while stood with a woman in an incredible Wonder Woman outfit and another man in a Top Gun costume.

Could this masked USA fan see the game? (AFP via Getty Images)

One football fan wore a red, white and blue wrestling mask - and hopefully managed to actually watched the game through the eyeholes.

There was a supporter dressed up as George Washington - the Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797.

While a pair of Elvis's rocked up with his famous big black quiff and some snazzy shades.

Elvis was in the building (Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

And of course there were a load of USA supporters in cowboy hats and boots.

Just like many supporters attending the World Cup, the Americans have been left disappointed by the lack of alcohol on offer at the stadiums.

The Qataris made the last-minute decision to ban booze from inside the grounds - with only alcohol free Budweiser made available.

This supporter had a genius way of holding his beer (Getty Images)

One man had a genius way of holding his 0% beer by making a version of the Jules Rimet Trophy, which he proudly held aloft.

While the USMNT impressed on the pitch, their fans also gave a very good account of themselves in the stands.

The chant of "U-S-A" could be heard being belted out for almost every minute of the match - making it feel like a home atmosphere.

That hat is very shiny (Colorsport/REX/Shutterstock)

They were also heard shouting "you suck" at the referee, which is far tamer than what British fans usually chant.

Many people watching at home took to Twitter to comment on how impressed they were with the American crowd.

"An extremely loud U-S-A! chant that gave me goosebumps while watching it on my couch," wrote one person.

A lot of effort went into this one (Colorsport/REX/Shutterstock)

Another added: "Idk if it’s me but USA fans have deffo created the best atmosphere so far"

"Are we allowed to say that those USA fans are actually really good and loud," said a third.

A fourth agreed: "USA fans actually bringing some atmosphere to this game"

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