World Cup qualifiers

Costa Rica could still jump the U.S. men's national team in World Cup Qualifying. Here's the USMNT's approach to the two nations meeting on Wednesday.

“We’re coming (to Costa Rica) to be aggressive in the game and to win the soccer game. We’re not going to sit back and play for a tie. In qualifying, Costa Rica is 4-1-1 at home and has conceded just eight goals. Rather, it should be a ruthless finish to protect its World Cup future and to inject the mentality it will need in Qatar in eight months. I know the coaching staff doesn't want any less. “And I don't think the guys would want any less. We’re not going to be cautious. … It’s (about) putting a checkmark next to something that no other (U.S.) team has done.” Canada and at Honduras. Instead, the U.S. went 1-0-2, claiming five points out of a possible nine. Costa Rica is 4-0-1 in 2022, winning three straight. “We’re not taking this (game) for granted. Except the USMNT hasn’t yet qualified for November’s global tournament in Qatar. Not officially.

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Christian Pulisic is in blistering form coming off a hat trick in a 5-1 win over Panama on Sunday. Others like Paul Arriola, Jesus Ferreira and Gio Reyna have all looked dangerous going forward when presented with opportunities during this qualifying window. Gregg Berhalter's Americans have been at their best when they're high-pressing, while Costa Rica has revived its chances of qualifying by playing methodically. The match is set up in a way where you'd expect the USMNT to sit back while Costa Rica tries attacks, but that largely goes against the nature of both squads. - USMNT vs. - USMNT vs. Costa Rica odds, while Costa Rica is the +265 underdog.

USA and Costa Rica compete tonight in the CONCACAF game that determines if USMNT qualifies for the World Cup. Here's where and when to watch the game.

Traditionally, the World Cup is held every four years during the summer months. Costa Rica is in a tougher position, currently sitting fourth in the table. And how can you watch the game? They are locked into fourth at worst, with the unlikely hope of surpassing the U.S. or Mexico for a top-three spot. Finishing fourth would send Costa Rica to the inter-confederation playoff, where they would face the Oceania winner in June with a chance to qualify for the World Cup. Even a 5-0 loss would send the Americans to the World Cup. The USMNT is currently tied with Mexico for second in the CONCACAF table, with the top three teams automatically qualifying for the World Cup. After a resounding 5-1 win over Panama on Sunday to move their goal differential to +13, the U.S. is in a prime position.

The two nations are placed second and third, respectively, in the CONCACAF Octagonal, with Costa Rica three points behind both of them in fourth place.

Jamaica-Honduras is a dead rubber clash, but El Salvador still has a role to play tonight at Estadio Azteca. Can former United States international Hugo Pérez contribute one last shock for his old program, leading El Salvador to an upset over Mexico (and a Costa Rica win) in hopes of overturning a goal differential disparity? Going into tonight's game, there was some discourse about whether the United States should play a full-strength lineup or save some key players like Tyler Adams and Christian Pulisic from additional wear. Fellow card carriers like midfielder Celso Borges and defenders Francisco Calvo and Keysher Fuller were left off the bench altogether. Hot start for the— Last Word on Soccer (@LastWordSC) #USMNT! #CRCvUSA Keylor Navas with a super-save so far, denying Miles Robinson just centimeters away from the goal-line. Possibly the strongest start away from home this team has managed in all of qualification. Automatic qualification is 45 minutes away for Mexico, as Raul Jiménez converts from the penalty spot to double their lead. With this 2-0 result and a USMNT tie, Mexico would finish second in the Octagonal, dropping the Americans to third. The Cruz Azul attacker was given the start tonight and he has delivered a first-half performance that Tata Martino will savor. Paramount+, TUDN (U.S.) Paramount+, Telemundo Deportes (U.S.) The two nations are placed second and third, respectively, in the CONCACAF Octagonal, with Costa Rica three points behind both of them in fourth place.

US men's national team head coach Gregg Berhalter expressed disdain over the ...

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