The first time the US played England in a World Cup match was 1950. This was also the first time England blessed the world with its presence at a World Cup, even though the event had been taking place for two decades already at that point. The English invented the sport, and they strutted into Brazil like heirs to the World Cup crown, arriving only two days before their first match and staying in the touristy area of Copacabana. Then the U.S. beat them 1-0. This is still considered by many to be the biggest shocker in World Cup history.
