SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
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Canada MNT fan confidence index: Share your thoughts Tell us how confident you are in the team ahead of their return to the World Cup after 36 years
Nico Williams makes his case for World Cup spot with Spain
Forward Nico Williams may have secured his spot in Spain’s World Cup squad with a well-timed header across the area to set up a decisive goalSEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Denmark to wear 'toned down' kits in Qatar protest Denmark’s kit supplier has said it has “toned down” its logo and design on the team’s World Cup kits because it does not want to endorse Qat...
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Your Wednesday Kickoff: Where were we? Storylines to follow as the playoff race continues | MLSSoccer.com USMNT draws with Saudi Arabia in final World Cup tuneup The US men's national team played Saudi Arabia to a 0-0 draw in their final tune-up...
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Denmark to wear World Cup jerseys that protest host Qatar
Denmark will wear team jerseys at the World Cup that protest the human rights record of host nation QatarSEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Any team with Alphonso Davies will be a threat - Canada can surprise at World Cup Canada are heading for their first World Cup since 1986 - under John Herdman, they are a team transformed and could surprise in Qatar
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Pulisic 'not panicked' by United States form ahead of World Cup Despite an international break that saw a loss to Japan and a draw with Saudi Arabia, Christian Pulisic is not hearing USA alarm bells yet.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • BEINSPORTS.COM
NATIONAL TEAM NOTES: Canada proves its point against proven opponent prior to FIFA World Cup The Canadian men’s national soccer team wanted to prove they belong on same the field as the best in the world and did that.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • WINNIPEGSUN.COM
World Cup Watch: European giants showing flaws before Qatar
All roads now lead to Qatar for Europe’s top soccer nations after they played their final competitive games ahead of the World CupSEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Studying the form of World Cup winners reveals bad news for England, US, Germany and France Of World Cup-winning sides of the 21st century, only one team lost a single match in their five games immediately before the tournament
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
USMNT stock report: Did anyone make a case for World Cup roster spot? The USMNT played its final World Cup tune-up game Tuesday, tying Saudi Arabia. Did any player make their case for the World Cup?
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • TENNESSEAN.COM
Richarlison: Tottenham forward racially abused with banana as Brazil beat Tunisia in Paris friendly Richarlison: As long as they keep blah blah blah and dont punish, its going to continue; Brazil also condemn racial abuse of their forward,...
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • SKY.COM
ASN: Analysis: USMNT concludes September with lackluster 0-0 draw vs. Saudi Arabia The USMNT concluded the September window with a 0-0 draw agianst Saudi Arabia. Now the team will head into the World Cup on the heels of a t...
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • AMERICANSOCCERNOW.COM
All Iran can do is keep playing, use their voice and hope tomorrow is better Iran have appointed Queiroz again and have an ageing squad in key positions - but how much does it matter given the turmoil at home?
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Jude Bellingham against Germany: Passing range, composure and interceptions Against Germany on Monday, Jude Bellingham took centre stage and cemented his place in Gareth Southgate's starting XI for the World Cup
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Scaloni to remain as Argentina coach through 2026 World Cup
Lionel Scaloni will remain as Argentina’s national team coach through the 2026 World CupSEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Messi 2 goals, accosted twice, Argentina tops Jamaica 3-0
Lionel Messi scored two goals and was twice accosted by fans running on the field as Argentina extended its unbeaten streak to 35 matches over three years by beating Jamaica 3-0 in...SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mexico vs Colombia live score, updates, highlights and lineups from World Cup tuneup friendly Mexico will hope to make it two wins in a row to give themselves a peaceful lead-up to the 2022 World Cup in November. But they'll need to o...
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
UEFA Nations League Finals 2022/23: Teams, matches, host country and format The 2022/23 UEFA Nations League might be being played in the shadow of a World Cup but it has still delivered plenty of drama.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Argentina vs Jamaica live score, updates, highlights & lineups from World Cup tuneup friendly Argentina will put their 34-match unbeaten run on the line when the Albiceleste meet Jamaica on Tuesday in the final tuneup match ahead of t...
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Confidence fades: USMNT at crossroads after goal-less World Cup tune-ups | MLSSoccer.com Tuesday’s drab 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia means the US men’s national team finished their two-match September window winless, goal-less and...
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Nervous, mistake-prone USMNT showings vs Saudi Arabia, Japan cast doubt on World Cup prospects If the 2-0 loss to Japan on Friday was a wakeup call for the USA, then a 0-0 draw against an unheralded Saudi Arabia side was a true red fla...
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
World Cup's 101 Most Memorable Moments: Senegal stun France
Senegal pulled off arguably the greatest upset in World Cup history in 2002. This is moment No. 54.SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
The fundamental questions the USMNT must answer before the World Cup | MLSSoccer.com The US men’s national team, in their final friendly before November’s World Cup in Qatar, posted a scoreless draw in Spain against what amou...
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM
USMNT ends international break with more questions than answers
The USMNT did little to dispel concerns in their final World Cup tune-up. Doug McIntyre has three takeaways.SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
