The United States National Team begins its 11th World Cup appearance against Wales in Al-Rayyan, Qatar. The United States and Wales are in Group B, along with England and Iran.
In their last two World Cup appearances, the United States qualified for the Round of 16. However, a group that includes several UEFA national football teams may not bode well for the United States. USA have won only three of their 21 World Cup matches against European competition.
This did not dent USMNT manager Greg Berhalter’s confidence.
“What I believe is that on our best day we can beat anyone in the world,” ESPN’s Sam Borden said. “anyone.”
Whatever the outcome, youth will lead the way. Defender DeAndre Yedlin is the only World Cup veteran after the right-back made his World Cup debut as a 20-year-old in 2014. With Yedlin making 75 appearances, the most experienced player on the list is Kellyn Acosta (53) And Christian Pulisic (52), Jordan Morris (49) and Tim Ream (46).
However, Yedlin’s experience is more than the Welshman can contend with. Wales is making its first World Cup appearance in 64 years. However, Wales owns Gareth Bale, whose illustrious professional career includes five Champions League titles and three UEFA Super Cups while at Real Madrid.
Here are the best moments between the USMNT and Wales in Group B matches:
Thoughts in the half: what is the difference between yellow cards
The USMNT had their foot on the gas pedal throughout the first half. Tim Weah’s goal was the difference against Wales, who had no clear attacking opportunity in the first 45 minutes.
Weah almost condemned the United States in the first 10 minutes when a cross into the penalty area bounced off a Welsh defender who almost scored an own goal, had it not been for goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey to beat the clutch. But Weah didn’t seem to have any doubts about it 36 minutes into his finish, giving the USMNT their first World Cup goal in eight years.
Both managers will now be careful as several key players have been booked with yellow cards. With Sergino Dest and Weston McKennie now in yellow, expect Gregg Berhalter to drop them at some point in the second. Could Brendan Aronson or Giovanni Reyna come on after the break?
As for Wales, two late bookings for Gareth Bale and Chris Mepham could see Rob Page looking on the bench.
Wondergoal from Hey!
Tim Weh gets the USMNT on the board by slashing past Wales goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey after tapping in a beautiful through ball from Christian Pulisic in the middle of the field.
The @employee Take the lead 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Tim Wah puts the USA on top pic.twitter.com/vinlFUxWGZ
– FOX Soccer (FOX Soccer) November 21, 2022
The son of Milan legend and Liberian president George Weah, the Lille winger was knocking on the door throughout the first half.
Fans are in force
Scattered attendance has become an emerging problem at the World Cup, with some fans even having trouble getting to the stadiums. But supporters of both sides are making their presence felt.
Eagle (with the help of Wonder Woman) lands in Qatar.
Incredible scenes as Welsh fans in the stands performed a moving rendition of their national anthem.
youth movement
Along with the youngest-ever USMNT World Cup captain in Tyler Adams, we have the youngest-ever lineup for a tournament team, averaging just over 25 years old. Younis Musa, who played for England’s youth teams before moving to the United States, is the youngest at 19.
The oldest of the team? Tim Ream, who is 35 years old, has not started working with the United States in over a year. The Fulham defender will be the veteran’s constant presence on the pitch. DeAndre Yedlin, 29, is the lone position holder from the 2014 team.
Lists are out!
The USMNT’s starting XI went out – for the first time since losing to Belgium in the 2014 World Cup in the Round of 16. Since then, USA has seen the emergence of many new faces and exciting new talent, led by Christian Pulisic.
Tyler Adams Wears the captain’s armband for the USMNT (The youngest player to wear it in a World Cup final is 23.) Joshua Sargent’s surprising start to the top as a striker, and we’ll see how much Weston McKinney and Sergino Dest contribute as they both pick up injuries.
here we are. 🇺🇸
Notes on the full lineup » https://t.co/DvhSXPvqRy#USMNT x @visa pic.twitter.com/V8VpU1oBMG
– United States Men’s National Soccer Team (USMNT) November 21, 2022
If you think it’s been a while since a USMNT team has played in a World Cup, Wales haven’t been to the big show since 1958. There are many fine playmakers to watch, and they obviously start with captain Gareth Bale. It is worth noting that Daniel James and Aaron Ramsey have a lot of playing experience.
🇺🇸🏴 beginning of the eleventh
Hans! CWPAN Y BYD! #ArBenYByd | #world Cup | #TogetherStronger pic.twitter.com/IGtOt7HJsL
– Wells November 21, 2022
Let’s hear it for the home team
Each player’s family members sent their well wishes to the USMNT prior to its first ever multiplayer game.
24 hours into the biggest moment of their lives, capturing all 26 family members #USMNT Players are sending a heartfelt “Good Luck” home ❤️💙🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/sh8fLRQtsP
– United States Men’s National Soccer Team (USMNT) November 20, 2022
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