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WORLD CUP 2022: USA vs Wales Preview
(CTN News) – In order for both teams to advance beyond the group stage of the WORLD CUP 2022 in Qatar, they need to win their first match at the tournament.
In terms of strength and tightness, Group B could be one of the most difficult and competitive groups of the WORLD CUP 2022 in Qatar. This is due to all four teams ranking among the top 20 on FIFA’s top 20 list.
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Taking place at the Ahmed Bin Ali stadium in Al Rayyan, the USA v Wales match is due to kick off just minutes after the final whistle blows on the first group match between England and Iran.
After an eight-year absence from the competition, the US team is returning to the competition after failing to qualify for the 2018 tournament hosted by Russia.
After the failure of the US football team resulted, a group of highly motivated, technically gifted, young players were entrusted with the responsibility of qualifying for the CONCACAF (Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association WORLD CUP 2022 Football) tournament, and the team arrived in Doha with confidence in their abilities.
There is no doubt that Christian Pulisic, one of the most expensive North American football players in history, leads the team. As the face of US football, with his 5’10” height and mercurial presence, the team is built around the presence of the 5’10” forward.
The Wales national team has been waiting for an opportunity to make an appearance at a WORLD CUP 2022 since 1958. The team was led by Gareth Bale, who led the team to qualification after finishing second in their group and defeating Ukraine in the playoff match.
When Bale is in form, he is one of the fastest and most talented footballers in the world, and he can play at a high level at any time. He currently works as a club football player in the United States, playing his club football in the city of Los Angeles.
This is after a stellar career that has included Champions League victories with Real Madrid and 71 goals for Tottenham Hotspur in the English Premier League.
There is more to Wales than just a one-man team. Aaron Ramsey and Joe Allen, both veterans, provide solid midfield support for the team. There is a great deal riding on the shoulders of the three Welsh heroes as the tournament progresses.
That weight may prove to be too much for them as they bear the weight of a nation’s expectations. In any case, the trio should be fresh and ready for their first game of the season, so at least they should be full of energy.
Although the US team were unbeaten at home during their qualification run, despite the absence of some of their players based in Europe, they did manage to qualify for the finals.
During this match, you can expect to see their 4-1-4-1 formation repeated with plenty of attacks from the wings on each flank.
There is no doubt that WORLD CUP 2022 England is likely to top Group B, so this match could be crucial for the chances of Wales and the United States to make it through to the final 16 in the runner-up spot.
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