Qatar 2022: What does the USMNT need to qualify to the knockout stage of the World Cup?
In the wake of their goalless draw with England, many wonder what does the United States Men’s National Soccer Team need to qualify to the knockout round of the Qatar 2022 World Cup.
Iran’s victory over Wales earlier today means that the stakes will be high when the USA take on the Asian side on Matchday 3. Fortunately, Gregg Berhalter’s men still control their own destiny.
So, the USMNT can still qualify for the round of 16. It even depends on itself to do so. Here, find out what the standings look like and what the Stars and Stripes need to do.
What do the USA need to qualify at Qatar 2022?
The USMNT needs to defeat Iran to secure a place in the knockout phase of the 2022 World Cup. If the USA draw or lose, the USA would be eliminated. England are atop Group B with 4 points (+4 GD), followed by Iran with 3 (-2 GD), the USA are 3rd with 2 (0 GD), and Wales are bottom with just 1 (-2 GD).
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Martin O'Donnell is a bilingual sports writer fluent in English and Spanish, with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications. Since joining Bolavip in February 2021, he has extensively covered soccer, NFL, and NBA, specializing in real-time coverage of major events such as the World Cup, UEFA Champions League finals, and the Super Bowl. Martin’s prior experience includes managing social media for the CONMEBOL Libertadores and Sudamericana in English and reporting on Brazilian football for Sambafoot. At Bolavip, he is known for his meticulous coverage during critical sports seasons—covering trades, playoffs, and finals—and for keeping a close eye on soccer icons Lionel Messi at Inter Miami and Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr. His attention to detail and ability to capture breaking news have made him a valuable asset to the team.