FIFA World Cup (Men's)

Americans Abroad: 3 Players Ready For Qatar And 2 Who Look Lost

Opening week of the 2022-23 season is in the books, and by the time next weekend's action gets under way we'll be less than 100 days from the start of the World Cup in Qatar. Every performance truly matters now.

USMNT manager Gregg Berhalter has built a solid core of players over the qualifying cycle that'll comprise a majority of the 26-player squad, but there are still fierce competitions raging and open places for players who go on a tear through the first couple months of the season.

The Top 10 Best Young Players Playing At The 2022 World Cup

Youngsters and World Cups are two things that have historically got along.

From Pele in 1958 to Mbappe in 2018, young players have taken the world by storm in this tournament.

Over the last couple of years, we've been introduced to insane talents that dazzled on the biggest stage.

Hence, we feel it is important to list and rank the best young players playing at this year's World Cup.

Qatar 2022's Top 10 Best Young Players

10. Rodrygo Goes, 21 (Brazil)

Real Madrid’s talisman.

Pulisic Deals With Pressure Of Being ‘LeBron James Of Soccer’ In Volkswagen Ad

Christian Pulisic is no stranger to pressure. 

He put the USMNT on his back as a teenager during the failed 2018 qualifying cycle, played in and won a German Cup final at 18, took on the burden of a $70 million price tag at Chelsea, played in and won a Champions League final there and has continued to handle the strain of being the national team's game-changer in the final third with incredible consistency, like Landon Donovan before him but without the emergence of a Clint Dempsey to work with.  

Jordan Pefok Nets Otherworldly Bicycle Kick In Union Berlin Debut

USMNT hopeful Jordan Pefok made his competitive debut for Union Berlin on Monday, scoring what will surely be one of the most memorable goals of the striker’s career. The Jordan Pefok goal, which came in the 64th minute of Union Berlin’s 2-0 DFB-Pokal victory, was taken excellently and will surely excite Union and USMNT fans alike.

The 10 Best Defenders At The 2022 World Cup

A well-oiled defense can be the difference between going out in the group stage and winning a tournament. Scoring four goals in a game is well and good until you turn around are realize the other team scored five. Every successful team needs to be able to keep the ball out of its own net. Defending is an art, and at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, many artists will be on display, putting their bodies on the line to ensure their team advances to the next round. But not all defenders are created equal.

How Does Weston McKennie's Injury Impact The USMNT?

It's being reported that Weston McKennie dislocated his shoulder in training ahead of Juventus’ preseason match against Real Madrid on Saturday night. With the World Cup just months away, how does this impact the USMNT’s preparation for the tournament?

Germany Decides Men’s National Team Nickname No Longer Appropriate

BERLIN — Germany on Thursday decided to drop the name die Mannschaft (the team) for its men's national soccer team, saying it may be a recognisable term abroad but was viewed critically at home.

The name was officially introduced a year after Germany won their fourth World Cup crown in Brazil in 2014 and was part of the branding around the national team.

Tite Hints At Shifting Neymar's Role To Unleash Brazil's New Generation Of Talent

RIO DE JANEIRO - Brazil manager Tite is excited by the rise of the young players who surged to stardom in European soccer last season and will be available for the national team in November when his side bid to win a record-extending sixth World Cup at the finals in Qatar.

The18 Created Concept USMNT World Cup Jerseys — We Hope They Look Like This

The United States will be back in the men’s World Cup this November after missing out in 2018. While U.S. Soccer has yet to unveil the uniforms the team will wear in Qatar, The18 decided to design our own concept USMNT World Cup jersey for home and away.

Las Llamadas En Zoom No Alcanzaron: Tata Martino No Quiere A Chicharito En El Mundial

Hace unas semanas, las opciones de ver a Javier Hernández defendiendo a México en el Mundial 2022 recibieron una gota de esperanza cuando el entrenador del Tri, Gerardo Martino, reconoció que hablaría con el jugador para limar las aperezas que eventualmente alejaron a Chicharito de la selección.

Sin embargo, dos conversaciones vía Zoom después, las puertas para el delantero vuelven a cerrarse. 

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