International Soccer

World Cup Group Of Death: Every Group At Qatar 2022, Ranked

What is the group of death World Cup 2022? With all 32 spots filled and the tournament in Qatar fast approaching, it's time to reveal The18's collective rankings for all eight of the competition's groups.

By asking our writers to individually rank each group, we've taken their responses and found the average of their picks. The two easiest groups fell far below the other six in our rankings, while we also had a clear selection for the feared "group of death." 

Group Of Death World Cup 2022

*Groups ranked from softest to hardest*

Cute Dog Interrupts Game And Bows Down To Goalkeeper GOAT Christiane Endler

Venezuela defeated Chile 1-0 in a friendly ahead of the next Copa América Femenina. Mariana Speckmaier was the hero for La Vinotinto, but the game's real star was a black dog that entered the pitch to bless us with a very needed dose of cuteness. 

Christiane Endler pets dog in Chile vs. Venezuela

The pup stole the spotlight in the middle of the first half when he set foot on the pitch of the aptly named La Granja (The Farm) Stadium. 

¿Funes Mori o Furch? Los Delanteros Argentinos Que Buscan Jugar El Mundial Por México

A falta de gol y de delanteros que pasen por buen momento, la polémica naturalización de extranjeros se ha convertido en algo nuevamente relevante para la selección mexicana. A menos de cinco meses para el inicio de la Copa del Mundo, las opciones de "9" en el Tri siguen siendo una incertidumbre y, como consecuencia, la naturalización de delanteros aparece como una posible solución.

USMNT U-20s Move One Step Closer To Olympics With 5-0 Win Over Nicaragua

The United States men's U-20 team hammered Nicaragua 5-0 on Saturday to advance to the quarterfinals of the Concacaf U-20 Championship in Honduras. Victory over Costa Rica on Tuesday would guarantee passage to the 2023 U-20 World Cup in Indonesia, but the ultimate goal is a win in the semifinals on July 1 to book a place at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

One Game, One Goal — USWNT Newcomer Taylor Kornieck Scores On Her International Debut

San Diego Wave midfielder Taylor Kornieck had an unforgettable night on Saturday when made her USWNT debut and netted her first goal. The 23-year-old got on the end of a Megan Rapinoe free kick in the 90th minute and flicked it off her head to the far post to make it 3-0.

Rose Lavelle’s Unreal Laser-Precision Passes Help USWNT Take Down Colombia

The United States women’s national team defeated Colombia 3-0 on Saturday in Commerce City, Colorado, during the first of two friendlies. The game was frustrating at times for the USWNT as the team failed to score two penalties and missed a plethora of chances but ultimately got the job done. 

In the end it was two perfect Rose Lavelle assists to Sophia Smith that unlocked the game for the USWNT. There’s a chance that Lavelle has laser vision because these two assists were about as good as it gets.

England Favorites To Win Euros Says Former NWSL And Current Netherlands Manager Mark Parsons

Netherlands manager Mark Parsons said England are favorites to win the Women's European Championship because of the depth of their squad, the strength of the Women's Super League (WSL) and the support of a home crowd.

England secured a thumping 5-1 victory over the Netherlands in a warm-up match on Friday, with substitute Beth Mead scoring twice in a dominant second-half display. 

Gareth Bale Is Coming To MLS With LAFC — This Is Not A Drill

Major League Soccer insider Tom Bogert dropped one of the biggest bombshell news drops in league history Saturday morning when he announced that Wales superstar Gareth Bale is leaving Real Madrid to join Los Angeles FC.

Gareth Bale LAFC Transfer

Best Quotes From Megan Rapinoe’s Emotional Speech To Media On Friday Over Roe v Wade Decision

The USWNT plays Colombia in a friendly on Saturday and spoke to the media Friday ahead of the game. Originally only head coach Vlatko Andonovski and Lindsey Horan were supposed to be interviewed, but Megan Rapinoe took center stage. The Megan Rapinoe Roe v Wade speech to the media on Friday was emotional.

Beware, USWNT! The Mexican Roster For The Women's World Cup Qualifier Is Here

The Mexican women's soccer team unveiled its roster for the upcoming Concacaf W Championship, a tournament delivering four direct tickets for the 2023 World Cup and two for the 2024 Olympics Games. El Tri is part of Group A alongside Jamaica, Haiti, and the USWNT. 

Yeah, baby! México vs. The United States.

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