Back to the World Cup 🇺🇸

03/31/2022 Back to the World Cup 🇺🇸

By: Jeff Yoder

USMNT Books Ticket to 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar

Ticket, punched! The U.S. Men’s National Team entered Wednesday needing to avoid a six-goal loss to Costa Rica, and they did just that. The U.S. refused to over-extend their attack and focus on defense in order to secure their spot in the 2022 FIFA World Cup. They lost to Costa Rica (2-0), but the end result was a third place finish in CONCACAF and a a trip to Qatar in November, along with Canada and Mexico. Costa Rica (4th) will face New Zealand for a play-in match to determine who goes to Qatar.

 

The United States finished their 14-match qualifying season with a record of 7-3-4 (25 points). They missed the World Cup in 2018.

 

“We expected it to be a challenge and expected there to be a lot of ups and downs. A lot of trials and tribulations and we know we have a really young group going through this for the first time. We know how difficult CONCACAF is to qualify.” — USMNT Coach Gregg Berhalter

 

Watch: USMNT Loses to Costa Rica (2-0) But Qualifies for 2022 World Cup

 

CONCACAF Standings (Final)

1. Canada (28 points) | GD: +16

2. Mexico (28 points) | GD: +9

3. USA (25 points) | GD: +11

4. Costa Rica (25 points | GD: +5

5. Panama (21 points) | GD: -2

6. Jamaica (11 points) | GD: -10

7. El Salvador (10 points) | GD: -10

8. Honduras (4 points) | GD: -19

 

Additional Storylines

FOX Sports: 2022 FIFA World Cup Draw: How Does It Work? When Is It?

Yahoo! Sports: USMNT Seals World Cup Qualification, Banishes Demons of 2018 Failure

 

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