FIFA World Cup Qualifying Archives

The Domino That Never Should Have Fallen

Doug Marshak

October 11, 2017

Categories: The Angle

While the media (including even perhaps this website) will certainly offer its breakdowns and suggestions of what went wrong with the USMNT’s World Cup qualifying cycle, and how to fix U.S. Soccer, folks know that when I write for this site, it’s on referee issues. And on Tuesday night one of the most egregious refereeing…
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News in Brief: United 2026 Considering Minneapolis, International Loons, and More

John Uhrich

October 5, 2017

Categories: News

Minneapolis considered in next stage of 2026 FIFA World Cup bid The United Bid Committee announced the 32 cities in North America that it is considering as official host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Minneapolis remains in consideration along with 24 other cities in the United States, three in Mexico, and four in…
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News in Brief: NASL Denied Division II Status, World Cup Qualifiers, and More

John Uhrich

September 7, 2017

Categories: News

NASL denied Division II status for 2018 The North American Soccer League (NASL) applied for and was denied Division II status for 2018 by the US Soccer Federation yesterday. Tough times continue for the league that saw Minnesota United FC leave for MLS, teams fold in Oklahoma City and Fort Lauderdale, and clubs in Tampa…
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What to Watch Around the World in 2017

Ben Mackenzie

January 2, 2017

Categories: News

Africa Important Cups: Africa Cup of Nations January 14-February 5 (Gabon) The biennial jewel in African continental competitions returns with the top squads firmly entrenched. Gabon will host the 60th anniversary cup, Cote d’Ivoire is well positioned to defend their title, and the winner will get an early set of tickets to Russia this summer for…
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The Other Cup: Hello and Goodbye from the OFC Nations Cup

Ben Mackenzie

July 25, 2016

Categories: The Angle

It’s been a big summer for international soccer fans, but while most people’s attention has been drawn to the Copa America Centenario on our shores and the Euro 2016 tournament on our televisions, the truly decisive action was south of the Equator in Papua New Guinea, that’s right: it’s the Oceanic Football Confederation’s Nations Cup…
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Happy Trails: Asia’s World Cup “Hopefuls” (Part 2)

Ben Mackenzie

June 7, 2016

Categories: The Angle

While many American soccer fans latch on to the Final Four style celebration of the FIFA World Cup Finals there are still hundreds of squads to be weeded out in the earlier rounds. So, this occasional feature will offer a chance to go down the rabbit hole and start caring about those teams eliminated in…
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Happy Trails: Asia’s World Cup “Hopefuls” (Part 1)

Ben Mackenzie

May 24, 2016

Categories: The Angle

While many American soccer fans latch on to the Final Four style celebration of the FIFA World Cup Finals there are still hundreds of squads to be weeded out in the earlier rounds. So, this occasional feature will offer a chance to go down the rabbit hole and start caring about those teams eliminated in…
Continue Reading: Happy Trails: Asia’s World Cup “Hopefuls” (Part 1)

FiftyFive.One

Tag: FIFA World Cup Qualifying

The Domino That Never Should Have Fallen

News in Brief: United 2026 Considering Minneapolis, International Loons, and More

News in Brief: NASL Denied Division II Status, World Cup Qualifiers, and More

What to Watch Around the World in 2017

The Other Cup: Hello and Goodbye from the OFC Nations Cup

Happy Trails: Asia’s World Cup “Hopefuls” (Part 2)

Happy Trails: Asia’s World Cup “Hopefuls” (Part 1)

Tag: FIFA World Cup Qualifying

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