A playlist decision meant to spark one shared moment turned into an Argentine coach hugging his staff and belting lyrics about a state he's never lived in.

Mauricio Pochettino may be "200 percent Argentine" but the US coach has thrown himself into American culture, joyfully belting out "Take Me Home, Country Roads" as his team…

John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads” has become the unofficial anthem of the U.S. men’s national soccer team at the World Cup, with players and fans singing it together…

It's become one of the enduring scenes of the U.S. team during this World Cup: jubilant U.S. players joining tens of thousands of fans in singing John Denver's “Take Me

John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads” has become the unofficial anthem of the US men’s national soccer team at the World Cup

John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads” has become the unofficial anthem of the US men’s national soccer team at the World Cup

A playlist decision meant to spark one shared moment turned into an Argentine coach hugging his staff and belting lyrics about a state he's never lived in.

With an affinity for country music and Chick-Fil-A and a ceremonial first pitch under his belt, Mauricio Pochettino has found his U.S. way

At this World Cup, the host US team's stirring unofficial anthem is...a 1971 folk song?

Streams jumped 20% after a USMNT victory, while the song’s stadium use could make the 55-year-old hit more valuable.