[DATEBOOK] The USA will begin its quest to qualify for the 2014 World Cup on June 8, 2012, when it hosts tiny Antigua & Barbuba in the opening game of thesemifinal round in the Concacaf region. Also in Group A are Guatemala and Jamaica. The six-game schedule consists of three double fixture dates, one of which will consist of back-to-back matches withthe Reggae Boyz in September.

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