World Cup

Mo Salah Skies Penalty Amid Lasers As Sadio Mané Sends Senegal To World Cup

The Abdoulaye-Wade Stadium in Dakar, Senegal, was rocking all day long for the World Cup qualifying playoff between the Lions of Teranga and visiting Egypt on Tuesday. Dozens — maybe hundreds — of laser pointers, light shows before and after each period of play and a passionate, joyful audience cheering on the home side made for one of the best atmospheres of the entire World Cup qualifying campaign, anywhere in the world. 

USMNT's 2022 Ghana Scouting Report: Panic! The Black Stars Are Back In The World Cup

Ghana — respected eternal rival of the USMNT and leader in the nations' all-time World Cup series — has secured its place in Qatar, where the Black Stars will undoubtedly meet the Americans, after a heroic elimination of favored Nigeria in Abuja. 

North Macedonia PM Offers Players 500,000 Euros If They Beat Portugal In World Cup Playoff

PORTO, Portugal — North Macedonia's surprise win away to Italy in their World Cup playoff semifinal last week set up an unexpected clash against Portugal, with the country's Prime Minister offering the squad 500,000 euros ($549,300.00) if they reach the 2022 tournament.

The result shocked the soccer world and derailed a possible clash between the last two European champions Italy and Portugal, who both surprisingly missed out on automatically qualifying from the group stage for the World Cup in Qatar.

After Messi Hints At Retirement, Ronaldo Hints At Playing Forever

Over the weekend, Lionel Messi made headlines by hinting at his international retirement following the World Cup.

When the yin speaks then the yang must respond.

On Monday, Cristiano Ronaldo addressed the press ahead of Portugal's decisive World Cup playoff against North Macedonia, and Ronaldo also made headlines by hinting at an international career that could go on forever and ever.

USMNT Wants To Party But Knows It Still Has To Fight For Its Right

The USMNT all but clinched a spot at the World Cup by hammering Panama 5-1 on Sunday night in Orlando, although a trip to Costa Rica remains on Wednesday with the smallest possibility that the American's passage could be delayed via a six-goal defeat.

USMNT All But Qualifies For World Cup With Glorious 5-1 Win Over Panama

The USMNT effectively qualified for the 2022 World Cup on Sunday night in Orlando with an impressive 5-1 victory over Panama at Exploria Stadium. Christian Pulisic recorded his first U.S. hat-trick when his country needed him most, Paul Arriola connected on a rare header and Jesús Ferreira added one after Gregg Berhalter trusted him to lead the line.

Costa Rica Se Ilusiona Y Le Mete Presión A EE.UU. Y México Con Un Golazo De Chilena

Costa Rica dio un importante paso en su sueño de ir a Catar 2022, luego de vencer como visitante a El Salvador, en la penúltima fecha eliminatoria de la Concacaf.

Los ticos vencieron por 1-2 a La Selecta y si hoy Panamá cae ante Estados Unidos asegurará al menos su paso al playoff intercontinental vs. el ganador de Islas Salomon y Nueva Zelandia. Con 22 puntos, además, le puso presión al mismo Estados Unidos y México en la pelea por boletos directos.

36 Years In The Making: Canada Becomes First Concacaf Nation To Secure World Cup Place

A capacity crowd of 30,000 was on hand in Toronto on Sunday to watch Canada become the first Concacaf nation to earn its place at the 2022 World Cup with a 4-0 victory over Jamaica.

Portugal Confident Ahead Of North Macedonia Playoff But Wary Of Catastrophic Upset

PORTO, Portugal - Cristiano Ronaldo is excited about the return of experienced defender Pepe to the Portugal squad after he missed Thursday's 3-1 win over Turkey due to COVID-19.

"The king is back! Pepe is back in the house! Look out!" a smiling Ronaldo shouted before Portugal's training session on a warm and sunny Sunday morning in Porto as the 39-year-old defender emerged from the dressing room.

Gregg Berhalter: U.S. Must Stay In The Moment And Not Get Ahead Of Itself

United States head coach Gregg Berhalter is urging his players to stay "in the moment" ahead of Sunday's World Cup qualifier at home to Panama with a shot at reaching the finals on the line.

The U.S. battled to a 0-0 draw away to Mexico on Thursday and sit three points behind leaders Canada in the CONCACAF group standings. They are tied with Mexico on 22 points but are above them in second place on goal difference.

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