George Washington Could Win a Free Jeep WranglerStellantis (Stellantis)"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."This Friday at 9 p.m. Eastern time, the United States of America will be competing in its first game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Paraguay. And if Team U.S.A. wins, it could be the first step towards a new Jeep Wrangler for a whole bunch of Americans who share a name with our nation's first president.You see, Jeep claims it's America's most patriotic brand, and the brand is putting its money where its mouth is. If the U.S. soccer team finishes on top of the World Cup this summer, the first 100 eligible living Americans legally named "George Washington" will have the chance to drive home in a new Jeep Wrangler.Stellantis (Stellantis)"As the world turns its eyes to soccer this summer and America competes on the global stage, we're celebrating it the Jeep way, patriotically, playfully and with a nod to the name that shaped a nation," said Olivier François, global chief marketing officer of Stellantis. "As America's most patriotic brand, tying America's victory to the country's founding father and original trailblazer gives 100 of our fans another unexpected reason to cheer."AdvertisementAdvertisementThe rules are relatively simple. First, any U.S. resident legally named George Washington can register at wranglerforwashingtons.com. Stellantis will verify registrations, and the first 100 entrants will be eligible to win the free Wrangler. Registration is open now through the final match of the tournament. If the U.S. Men's National Soccer Team brings home the crown, 100 George Washingtons could drive away with a new off-road toy.A 60-second television advertisement and TikTok campaign featuring comedian Iliza Shlesinger, who has been dubbed Jeep's "Chief Soccer Officer," accompany the promotion. In the ads, Shlesinger wears Revolutionary War-era regalia and sits behind a parliamentary desk while assuring the public that Jeep will, in fact, give away Wranglers to domestic residents named after our founding father. For the full effect, a massive portrait of George Washington riding in a Jeep Wrangler is mounted behind the comedian."If America wins it all and a bunch of George Washingtons end up driving around in brand-new Jeep Wranglers, that's the kind of chaotic patriotism I want to be part of," said Shlesinger. "The Jeep brand has always represented freedom, adventure and a little bit of rebellion, so giving George Washingtons across America the chance to get a Jeep Wrangler felt perfectly unhinged in the best possible way."The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team is in strong standing, and there is a reasonable chance the group could win it all this year. At least, that's what former NASA scientist Gerald Skinner and his colleague Guy Freeman believe, according to a newly published paper in the Journal of Applied Statistics. The ultra-nerdy paper claims that a variety of statistical probabilities—such as the fact that the number one-ranked FIFA team has never won the World Cup—could spell victory for the home team. Even so, considering the likes of Argentina's Lionel Messi and Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo stand in the way, Jeep probably won't be on the hook for dozens of free Wranglers.You Might Also LikeIf You Can Only Own One Car, Make It One of TheseThese Are the Most Popular Cars by State
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