The American team is back in the world's marquee sporting event.
The U.S. men's national soccer team secured its spot in this year's FIFA World Cup despite losing to Costa Rica Wednesday night, clinching the Americans' return to the world's marquee sporting event after they failed to qualify for the 2018 edition.... [+]
scoring a goal in action during the CONCACAF Nations League final between Mexico and the U.S. on June 6, 2021, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. The 2-0 loss against Costa Rica was enough to guarantee the U.S. a top-three finish in its qualifying region and a spot in this winter's tournament in Qatar, given the U.S. had to lose by at least six goals to not qualify Wednesday.
The U.S. finished fifth in its region—where only three teams automatically qualify—prior to the 2018 World Cup, leaving American soccer fans and international sports pundits stunned. The U.S. is generally considered a near-certain participant at World Cups, with 2018 being the first time since 1986 the U.S. men's team failed to qualify for the quadrennial event.
The 2022 World Cup runs from November 21 to December 18—the U.S. will learn its three opponents for the group stage when FIFA holds its draw for the tournament April 1.in the history of modern American men's soccer, especially considering the team's success in previous tournaments. The U.S.
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