World Cup 2022: USMNT earns point in draw with Mexico
The United States Men’s National Team was unable to clinch a 2022 World Cup berth Thursday, but they moved closer with a critical draw in Mexico City.
The Americans will have a chance to punch their ticket to Qatar on Sunday night when they host Panama in Orlando (7 p.m. ET on FS1 and the FOX Sports App).
USMNT earn a crucial point against Mexico
The U.S. had a couple of dangerous chances, but couldn't break through for the first win in World Cup qualifying at Mexico's Estadio Azteca. Still, the point will be critical for the Americans, who remained in second place in CONCACAF octagonal qualifying with 22 points. Mexico remained third, also with 22 points.
Here are the top plays from Thursday's action.
So close
This short shot from Yunus Musah nearly put the U.S. up early.
Even closer
The U.S. had a second shot to take a 1-0 lead in the first half, but this Christian Pulisic shot on goal was denied.
Knotted at half
The game remained scoreless at the 45-minute mark.
Nasty footwork
It didn't end in a goal, but Gio Reyna still put on a show with this run.
A clean draw
In the end, neither team was able to find the back of the net, and both teams went home with a point.
The USMNT will have a chance to clinch a World Cup berth in Sunday's matchup with Panama. If the U.S. win and Costa Rica draws with or loses to El Salvador, the U.S. is in.
If the U.S. draws and Costa Rica loses to El Salvador, the USMNT is in.
Check out the FOX Soccer crew as they react to Thursday night's result:
