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USMNT-Netherlands World Cup prediction: An upset is possible, but not likely

If you've been following the U.S. men's soccer team for a while, you likely remember its last World Cup Round of 16 game against a European power.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

The Dutch taught Gregg Berhalter about soccer. Now his U.S. team aims to beat them.

DOHA, Qatar — The education of Gregg Berhalter began at an elite boarding school in New Jersey and continued at the University of North Carolina. And while that book learning was fine and all, neither school taught Berhalter the subject he really wanted to study, which was soccer.

Los Angeles Times

Previewing the World Cup's round of 16: Who's in, who's out and storylines to watch

The group stage had it all: cheers, tears, penalties, pelvic contusions, VAR-assisted calls that came down to millimeters. Now, the World Cup is onto the knockout round. Here's our guide to the games.

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Pulisic clear to play for USA against Netherlands as Berhalter faces familiar foes

The US manager credits the Dutch for helping him with his soccer education as his team look to upset the odds and book a place in the World Cup quarter-finals

The Guardian - US

Christian Pulisic’s ‘fearless’ drive has made him a World Cup star

PHILADELPHIA — The referee blew his whistle, signaling a foul and awarding a penalty kick. Christian Pulisic — two years younger and a foot shorter than the rest of the players — dashed toward the ball.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Mark Zeigler: World Cup thoughts: the Euro-centric lineup, the 2026 format, Fox's coverage and more

Some thoughts from afar on the 2022 World Cup in Qatar as it heads to the knockout stage:

Tribune News Service

Plenty of spots in Newcastle to watch the Socceroos take on Argentina

Whether you're a casual football fan or lover of the round ball game, there will be no shortage of places in Newcastle for true believers to watch the Socceroos throw everything at Lionel Messi's Argentina side on Sunday morning.

Newcastle Herald

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Dom Amore: ‘It tops the Rudy story.’ From his humbling beginning at Fairfield, goalkeeper Matt Turner has risen to the World Cup spotlight with Team USA.

HARTFORD, Conn. — It was playing out like a routine weekday afternoon college soccer match. Fairfield coach Carl Rees decided at halftime it was the right moment to give his athletic, but raw sophomore a chance to play in goal.

Tribune News Service

Socceroos World Cup run has made Australia fall in love with football again but for how long?

The game has been here before and progress has largely been squandered. These seedlings cannot be left to wither once more

The Guardian - AU

Benjamin Hochman: Can the U.S. men's soccer team actually beat the Netherlands in the World Cup?

Tim Weah, the comet in cleats, spoke for his American teammates after the great win.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Exclusive: HHS partners with U.S. men's soccer team to promote updated COVID vaccines

HHS is partnering with USMNT to increase uptake of the updated coronavirus vaccine.

Axios

The Portland Thorns will be sold, the latest fallout from scandals in women's soccer

Merritt Paulson's decision to sell the Thorns comes after a pair of team executives were dismissed for their roles in systemic abuse and misconduct in the National Women's Soccer League.

WEKU

U.S. Soccer star Christian Pulisic is mending, hopes to play in Saturday's match

Pulisic suffered a pelvic injury when scoring the winning goal in the U.S. squad's game against Iran on Tuesday. The victory moved the U.S. team onto a knockout match against the Netherlands.

WEKU

Klinsmann leads FIFA team analyzing World Cup on the road

German soccer great Jurgen Klinsmann is part of a FIFA team sharing tactical and strategic insight on podcasts recorded within minutes of the final whistle at World Cup games

The Independent UK

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Poland’s Wojciech Szczęsny made an actual bet with Messi VAR wouldn’t give him a penalty shot and refuses to pay up

Wojciech Szczęsny: Excellent keeper, bitter bettor

USA Today Sports Media Group

Romelu Lukaku’s nightmare game against Croatia sent Belgium out of the 2022 FIFA World Cup

That will haunt him for a long time.

The Guardian - US

‘When he talks, people listen’: Tyler Adams is a formidable USA captain

The youngest skipper at the Qatar World Cup has starred in midfield for the Americans while winning praise for his wisdom and leadership off the pitch

Sports Illustrated

Weston McKennie Brings His USMNT Experience Full Circle

McKennie was once a young fan inspired by meeting U.S. World Cup stars. Now, after a defining match, he’s returned the favor to a bold kid with big plans.

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Al Jazeera

Despite early World Cup exit, Canada have high hopes for future

World Cup appearance is boosting the popularity and development of football among Canadian youth, experts say.

The Independent UK

Iran's World Cup team gets tepid welcome home, amid protests

Iran's national soccer team has received a subdued welcome home with a few dozen fans greeting them at the capital Tehran's airport and waving flags following their World Cup defeat by the U.S. team

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Qatar World Cup 2022 / Soccer sweets brought back to cheer on Japan

Japan was set to play Spain at 4 a.m. Friday in the final Group E match at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Victory would mean advancing to the knockout round for a second consecutive tournament. Defeat would mean elimination.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

The Eagles’ grounds crew chief went to Qatar to prepare for hosting the 2026 World Cup

PHILADELPHIA — It has been 19 years since Lincoln Financial Field first opened, but Tony Leonard hasn’t forgotten the planning for the stadium’s first event.

Sports Illustrated

Canelo Alvarez Apologizes for Threatening Lionel Messi

The famous boxer was not happy with the soccer star after seeing a video of him celebrating Argentina’s 2–0 win over Mexico on Saturday.

The Guardian - US

USWNT to earn more from men’s World Cup than from winning title in 2019

USA’s World Cup win over Iran on Tuesday paid dividends for both the men’s and women’s national teams under a new agreement

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicagoans with disabilities inflamed over Chicago Fire’s West Side deal

The group says turning a 26-acre site on the Near West Side into a soccer training facility will make it harder for those with disabilities to find housing.

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