Russia 2018 is a painful memory for the US Men National Team and all of its fans, cause it meant breaking a seven World Cup attendance streak. With that in mind, Gregg Berhalterâs squad is ready to face the final dates of the Concacaf Qualifiers.
The ticket to Qatar 2022 is fully on its hands and only a real tragedy could make it lose it. The USMNT has taken a huge step towards the World Cup by destroying Panama at home as they have secureda top-four finish, meaning they canat leastclinch a playoff spot. Now it looks like itâs just a matter of time before it clinches a berth.
Itâs been a long wait for the USA but now itâs set to be over when they take on Costa Rica on Matchday 14. Here, letâs take a look at the clinch scenarios for the USMNT ahead of the final matchday.
USMNTâs background vs its upcoming rivals in the World Cup Qualifiers
Costa Ricawill battle it out with the USA in what could be a crucial game for both sides, who will try to avoid the inter-continental playoff. The USMNT is in a better spot, so the Ticos might depend on Mexicoâs result to finish among the top three.
Gyasi Zardes, USMNT. (John Todd/ISI Photos/Getty Images)
The scenarios that take the US Men National Team to Qatar 2022
The outlook is pretty encouraging for Gregg Berhalterâs men. The USMNT only needs a point to secure a place in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 group stage. However, even if they loseto the Ticos, the USA could still secure a top-3 finish.
To leapfrog the USA, Costa Rica would need to improve their goal difference by at least sixgoals, something that looks very unlikely. But even if that happens, the USMNT can still qualify directly for Qatar if Mexico lose to El Salvador.
Clinch scenarios for the USMNT:
- USA qualify with win or draw vs. Costa Rica
- USA qualify if Costa Rica donât win by 6+ goals
- USA qualify if Mexico donâtwin
Brenden Aaronson, USMNT. (Brad Smith/ISI Photos/Getty Images)
