International Soccer
U.S. Leapfrogs Mexico In FIFA Rankings For First Time In 6 Years, Canada Ties Highest Ranking In History
FIFA believes that the USMNT is better than Mexico for the first time since July 2015. The latest FIFA rankings were released on Friday, with the Americans (12) sitting two spots above their southern neighbor (14). Some Swiss cheese in the middle created a lovely Concacaf sandwich.
Esposas De Jugadores Del Tri Reciben Amenazas De Muerte Tras Derrotas Ante EE.UU. Y Canadá
Las críticas públicas son parte del fútbol y los jugadores de México están recibiendo una sobredosis luego de los espantosos resultados del Tri en la última fecha FIFA. Las derrotas ante Estados Unidos y Canadá fueron francamente decepcionantes y varios futbolistas quedaron expuestos a despiadados juicios.
The Last Time Canada Was In A World Cup It Lost To A Country That Doesn’t Exist Anymore
Has Canada qualified for a World Cup before? The Canucks look well on their way to Qatar 2022 after an iconic victory against Mexico in World Cup qualifying. If Canada qualifies for next year’s tournament, it won’t be the first time the Northerners have made the big stage.
Prematch Fireworks Before Brazil Vs. Argentina
Brazil-Argentina Referees Indefinitely Suspended For 'Serious And Manifest Errors’
The referee and the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) who officiated in Tuesday's World Cup qualifier between Brazil and Argentina have been suspended for "serious errors,” the South American soccer governing body CONMEBOL said.
An incident in the goalless draw where Argentine defender Nicolás Otamendi appeared to elbow Raphinha — which left the Brazilian winger with a bloody mouth — went unpunished and CONMEBOL said the use of his arm amounted to "violent conduct.”
Uruguay Facing Real Prospect Of Missing World Cup After Shocking Defeat To Bolivia
Uruguay's shock 3-0 defeat by Bolivia on Tuesday has left their fans bracing for what could be a dramatic final four matches in South American World Cup qualifying.
The result meant it was the first time Uruguay lost four qualifying games in a row and the team featuring Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani sit seventh in the table with 16 points from 14 games and in real danger of missing next year's finals in Qatar.
Bosnia Fans Nearly Threw Hands With Ukraine Supporters After Comical Accidental Flag Mix-Up
Back in 2021 during World Cup qualifying there was a hilarious mix-up of flags between Ukraine and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Before the match there were hostile scenes as the Bosnian fans booed the Ukraine national anthem and some ultras attempted to attack the visiting Ukraine fans. This all came down to a Ukraine Bosnia flag mistake.
Seeing the two sets of fans react like this was bizarre. Bosnia and Ukraine don’t have a history of animosity like plenty of other European countries do. What could have possibly caused this vicious reaction from the home fans?
Bronca Entre Canadá Y México: ¿Fue Realmente Tata Martino Quien Acabó En El Piso, Patas Arriba?
Pese a los -9ºC en Edmonton, el duelo entre Canadá y México terminó con la sangre hirviendo.
Qatar Expects 1.2 Million World Cup Visitors; It Has Housing For A Fraction Of That
DOHA — On the outskirts of Doha, low-rise apartment blocks are starting to take shape that will house many of the soccer fans due to descend on the Qatari capital next year for the World Cup 2022.
Qatar, which has been in the spotlight for its treatment of migrant workers on construction sites, hopes the tournament will attract 1.2 million visitors, roughly a third of its population.