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Quiz: Can You Name Every Team Ireland Have Played On US Soil?

David Kent
By David Kent
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Martin O'Neill's Ireland take on Mexico at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey in the early hours of Friday morning.

Some people have been questioning the reasoning behind it, just over a week ahead of our crucial World Cup qualifier with Austria on Sunday week.

That said, the Boys in Green have a fine tradition of playing in the States. In fact, Thursday night will mark the 20thtime Ireland have played an international in the US - an astonishing number! That's A LOT of catering to the American diaspora and the 'St Patty's Day' brigade.

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There have been some memorable matches in that time - mainly in 1994. The majority of games have been friendlies though, dressed up with some marketing. I'm sure you remember where you were for the 2000 US Cup?

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Or do you?

The challenge for you is to name all of the matches that Ireland have played in the United States of America. We've even given you some hints to help you on your way.

We're expecting at least 17/20 here. You have six minutes. Enjoy, and let us know how you got on in the comments.

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