Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_18662026_1 (position VARCHAR, country VARCHAR)
### Question:
How many positions was the United States in?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(position) FROM table_18662026_1 WHERE country = "United States"