FIFA has postponed next week’s draw for the U-20 World Cup scheduled to be held in Indonesia, according to the host country’s FA, putting the status of this summer’s tournament in doubt amidst diplomatic conflicts.
U.S. women’s national team star Alex Morgan finished in second place in voting for the Best FIFA Women’s Player for 2022 at an awards ceremony held by the organization on Monday in Paris.
For the second straight game Gregg Berhalter’s USMNT squad must win to stay alive in the World Cup, this time with the Dutch providing a stiff test in the Round of 16.
Following his team’s win against Iran that put them through to the World Cup knockout round, USMNT head coach Gregg Berhalter is enforcing a no-fear approach as they prepare to take on the Dutch, and whomever might or might not be waiting at the next steps.
The tournament-opening hiccup against Wales was a disappointment for the USMNT and fans alike, but with their significantly more formidable neighbors next in line, the team will have to regroup and fight for a result under significant pressure.
The United States begin their 2022 World Cup campaign in a few short hours against a likely underestimated Wales team, with Gregg Berhalter’s young squad having 90 minutes to help fans forget about the recent years of angst and heartbreak.
The opponents for the USMNT in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar have been set, with them landing England, Iran, and either Scotland, Wales or Ukraine as their opponents in Group B.
Following an international window that included a draw, win and loss in rapid succession, the USMNT has fallen another two places to 15th in the latest FIFA rankings.
Tyler Adams and RB Leipzig have advanced to the Europa League quarterfinal by default, following UEFA and FIFA’s announcements on Monday that all Russian clubs and national teams are suspended from international competition.
