Ahead of them Christian Pulisic, Gio Reyna, Brenden Aaronson and Tim Weah are all battling for a starting spot in attacking midfield but there is no clear winner to start as the No. 9, so perhaps the USMNT will start with a false nine? In terms of injuries, Sergino Dest, Matt Turner and Weston McKennie have all been training after brushing off recent injuries. However, Gregg Berhalter said that both Dest and McKennie are unlikely to play the full 90 minutes and said they aren’t fully fit for the opener against Wales. It has also been announced that Tyler Adams has been named captain of the USMNT for the tournament.
[ LIVE: World Cup 2022 schedule, how to watch, scores, hub]Senegal, meanwhile, are level with Qatar in 3rd/4th, but the good news is: They have their most difficult fixture of the group stage out of the way. [ MORE: Latest Group A standings, schedule, scores]Senegal a Mane short of being a real threatStrong, defensive midfield that most sides in the world will struggle to break down? Check. Rock-solid backline with a world-class leader at the heart? Check.
USA vs Wales, live! Score, updates, how to watch, stream, videosThe USA and Wales clash in what seems to be a crucial Group B opener at the World Cup in Qatar. STREAM LIVE USMNT vs WALESGregg Berhalter’s young side are at their first World Cup since 2014 and there are big things expected of Christian Pulisic, Gio Reyna and Co. in Qatar. After a bumpy qualifying cycle in CONCACAF, there are still plenty of doubts around this team and Berhalter but a big World Cup this time will set things up nicely for the 2026 World Cup on home soil.
One or two secondary attacking stars? Also check. World-class attacking superstar to bring it all together and rally around? Ah, finally we come to the issue for Senegal: Sadio Mane singlehandedly elevates these Lions of Teranga from being one of Africa’s best, to one of the best sides in the world capable of knocking off any heavyweight on any day. Monday’s performance was as solid and strong as could be, but Ismaila Sarr too often found himself without any support as he stretched his legs in the open field. The Netherlands were there for the taking as they battled many of the same issues themselves, with Memphis Depay carrying an injury into the World Cup and unable to start the opener. In the end, it was a coin flip which way a stray goal (or two) would go in the final few minutes. Fortune favored the Dutch. Stars of the showCody Gakpo: The 23-year-old PSV star was scantly involved for the opening 83 minutes (just 14 passes attempted as the chief creator in midfield), but when the decisive moment required bravery to go up and win the header against an out-rushing goalkeeper, he proved to be the match-winner.
How to watch USA vs Wales live! – By Joe Prince-WrightKick off: 2pm ET, Monday (November 21) Stadium: Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan TV channels en Español: Telemundo Streaming en Español: Peacock (all 64 matches)Brenden Aaronson on for McKennie. The Leeds midfielder needs to help them get on the ball and stop Wales surging forward. CLOSE! Somehow Kieffer Moore heads over from close range.
needing some individual brilliance to create danger. Wales: Gareth Bale is fresh off winning MLS Cup with LAFC, scoring a clutch goal in the final to force penalty kicks. But, he enters this game fresh as he didn't play all that much for the team since moving from Real Madrid over the summer. But this team goes as Bale goes. They are going to need him to consistently score or set up his teammates for them to have a real shot of escaping this group.
Wales vs USA live stream: Where to watch World Cup fixture online and on TVWales and USA kickstart their World Cup campaigns on Monday as they go head to head in Qatar. The two nations make up Group B alongside England and Iran, who are scheduled to meet this afternoon. LIVE! Follow all the build-up and action from Wales vs USA with our blogEngland are favourites to top the group – though anything can happen at a major tournament – while USA and Wales are seen as the next best bets from this pool to qualify for the knockout stages. Wales, led by coach Robert Page and captain Gareth Bale, are competing at a World Cup for the first time in 64 years, while USA failed to qualify for the 2018 edition of the tournament in Russia but made it to the last 16 four years prior and in 2010.
🗣 I spoke with Wales and Tottenham defender Ben Davies about facing the #USMNT at the World Cup. He had plenty of respect for the Americans and he believes both teams know how important the Group B opener is to their hopes of progression 👇 https://t. co/lh6LLfT8Ko — Joe Prince-Wright (@JPW_NBCSports) November 17, 2022Wales love to sit deep and soak up pressure and their back three and fluid system will be tough for the USMNT to break down.
Ismaila Sarr: The Watford star was a constant threat down the left wing on counter-attacks, but as discussed already he could useFollow @AndyEdMLSHow to watch Senegal vs Netherlands live, stream link and start timeKick off: 5am ET, Monday Nov. 21 Stadium: Al Thumama Stadium, Al Khor TV channels en Español: Telemundo Streaming en Español: Peacock (all 64 matches)Key storylines, players to watch closelyThe Netherlands missed out on the 2018 World Cup but it have made a living making deep runs at the tournament, playing for a medal on five occasions in eight tournaments. The three-time runners-up last played in a final at the 2010 tournament, reaching the third-place game and winning in 2014. Louis van Gaal’s both playing for now and blooding talent for the future, bringing 24-year-old goalkeeper Justin Bijlow, as well as under-24 players Matthijs de Ligt, Tyrell Malacia, Xavi Simons, Cody Gakpo, Noa Lang, and Kenneth Taylor. OUR #SENNED 𝐗𝐈! 🦁 Let's make it a special debut, Andries Noppert! 💯#NothingLikeOranje #WorldCup pic.
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WATCH FULL MATCH REPLAYCody Gakpo headed home the long-awaited breakthrough in the 84th minute, at a time when a scoreless draw looked both inevitable and a fair awarding of the points. Davy Klaassen added a second goal in the 8th minute of second-half stoppage time to put Louis van Gaal’s side top of Group A alongside Ecuador (level on 3 points, +2GD and 2 goals scored). Van Gaal, who was re-appointed head coach in August last year, was also the Dutch boss the last time they appeared in the World Cup in 2014.
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