2022 FIFA Men's World Cup draw: The eight groups are set
The 32 teams have been sorted into eight groups and now know their opening opponents for Qatar 2022.JUNE 14, 2022
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Wales beats Ukraine to end 64-year wait for World Cup return
Gareth Bale led Wales to the World Cup for the first time in 64 years by beating Ukraine 1-0 to take the final European final spot in QatarJUNE 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Panama replaces Iran as Canada opponent in World Cup warmup
Panama replaced Iran as Canada’s opponent for a World Cup prep exhibition in Vancouver, British ColumbiaMAY 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Canada cancels June 5 exhibition vs Iran after criticism
Canada’s exhibition against Iran at Vancouver, British Columbia, on June 5 was canceled following criticism by Canadian Prime Minister Justin TrudeauMAY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Canada prime minister critical of Iran match in Vancouver
Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says next month’s soccer exhibition between his nation and Iran is ill-advisedMAY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Canada to host Iran in World Cup prep match on June 5
Canada will prepare for its first World Cup since 1986 with an exhibition against Iran on June 5 at B.C. Place Stadium in Vancouver, British ColumbiaMAY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
South Korea, Japan to take on Brazil; Iran slow off the mark
Japan and South Korea will start fine-tuning for the World Cup with high-profile warm-ups against Brazil next month but there been concern among Iranians that their Asian top-ranke...MAY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
World Cup 2022: Iran could prove key matchup for USMNT
Doug McIntyre takes an early look at the Iran soccer team, a key group stage opponent in the United States' 2022 World Cup run.MAY 2, 2022
Ukraine resumes World Cup qualification with June 1 playoff
Ukraine’s bid to qualify for the Word Cup will resume on June 1 against Scotland after its playoff semifinal in Glasgow was postponed in March due to the country being invaded by R...APRIL 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
US hosts Grenada on June 11, plays at El Salvador on June 14
The United States will host Grenada on June 11 and play at El Salvador three days later in World Cup prep matchesAPRIL 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
US to play El Salvador, Grenada in World Cup prep matches
The United States will play 74th-ranked El Salvador and No. 170 Grenada in the CONCACAF Nations League as preparation for the World Cup in NovemberAPRIL 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
US 1st round World Cup matches all kick off at 2 pm EST
All three U.S. first-round matches at this year’s World Cup will kick off at 2 p.m. EST, the latest in the day possible in QatarAPRIL 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
World Cup 2022: Sizing up USMNT's Group B chances vs. England, Iran
Doug McIntyre offers his thoughts on the United States' World Cup draw, including how the Americans match up with England and Iran.APRIL 1, 2022
World Cup 2022: Favorites, toughest groups, best matches
Doug McIntyre and Laken Litman offer their thoughts on all eight groups in the 2022 World Cup, including the favorites to advance from each.APRIL 1, 2022
World Cup 2022: Ranking the qualified teams into tiers
Doug McIntyre breaks the 29 teams that have qualified for the 2022 World Cup into tiers based on their title chances.APRIL 1, 2022
World Cup 2022: Full Group Stage schedule for Qatar
With the draw complete, check out the full schedule of games in the Group Stage of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.APRIL 1, 2022
A look at the World Cup group stage pairings
The draw for the World Cup group stage draw has set up some intriguing prospects and will start on Nov. 21 with host Qatar playing EcuadorAPRIL 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
US to play England, Iran and possibly Ukraine at World Cup
The United States will play either Ukraine, Wales or Scotland in its World Cup opener, then meet England and Iran in its return to the tournamentAPRIL 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Politically charged US-Iran in first Middle East World Cup
The most controversial World Cup ever will feature in Qatar the most politically charged matchupsAPRIL 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
UAE win sets up World Cup qualifying playoff vs. Australia
The United Arab Emirates has beat South Korea 1-0 to advance to a World Cup qualifying playoff against Australia in JuneMARCH 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Report: Iran blocked women from attending soccer match
Iran's semi-official ISNA news agency says Iran blocked women from attending the country’s last 2022 World Cup soccer qualifying matchMARCH 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Japan and Saudi Arabia qualify for World Cup
Japan has qualified for a seventh straight World Cup after beating Australia 2-0 and has ended the Socceroos’ chances of automatic qualificationMARCH 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Socceroos in 2 must-win games in Asian World Cup qualifying
Australia's preparations for crucial Asian World Cup Group B qualifying matches against Japan and Saudi Arabia have been far from idealMARCH 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
EXPLAINER: State of play in World Cup qualifying for Qatar
Even when the World Cup draw takes place next week, three slots will unusually still be vacantMARCH 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
South Korea qualifies for World Cup; costly draw for Aussies
South Korea has qualified for a 10th successive World Cup after beating Syria 2-0 in DubaiFEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
