Mosconi Cup
Recap
Published April 13, 2026
The 2000 Mosconi Cup concluded the millennium with Team USA defeating Europe 12-9 at York Hall in Bethnal Green, London. The seventh edition of pool’s premier international team competition took place on European soil.
Team USA’s roster included Johnny Archer and Earl Strickland as veteran players, alongside rising stars Jeremy Jones, Corey Deuel, Shannon Daulton, and Michael Coltrain.
Europe’s lineup featured legendary snooker player Steve Davis alongside snooker contemporary Steve Knight. The European squad also included Finland’s Mika Immonen, Germany’s Ralf Souquet and Thomas Engert, and Sweden’s Marcus Chamat. Europe competed on home soil but finished with the lower final score.
The tournament featured both singles and doubles matches. Souquet and Engert defeated Jones and Coltrain 5-1 in doubles play, while Archer and Daulton won their doubles match 5-1. Match outcomes depended on performances across both formats.
Team USA won the Mosconi Cup with the 12-9 final score, securing victory on European soil. The result demonstrated the competitive nature of international pool competition at the highest level.
Sources: 2000 Mosconi Cup – Wikipedia
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