The dust has settled, and the names have been released from the tiny soccer balls. We know who is guaranteed to play each other in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. We also know who to expect to come out on top. What a fun little web we weave as a soccer community.
What we didn’t know is when the United States — which will be in its first World Cup in eight years — will play over the holiday season. It appears the FIFA schedule makers have a soft spot for the Americans (and they really, really want those TV dollars).
When you start to kick back in late November to watch the Americans in the World Cup group stage, you’ll be able to do it on a lovely, lazy afternoon.
Confirmed: The USMNT’s three group stage games will all kick off at 2 p.m. EThttps://t.co/IoyPJMUHpn pic.twitter.com/DFpzSRGrAB
— Henry Bushnell (@HenryBushnell) April 1, 2022
All three USMNT World Cup group stage games start at 2 p.m. Eastern. Huh.
Does any other team have the same advantage of consistency? Count your lucky stars that you can see Christian Pulisic in his first World Cup, halfway across the world, while you’re still wide awake.
As far as what you can expect from USMNT, Tipico Sportsbook has the Americans at +10000 to win the World Cup. That would slot them in at a comfortable 18th overall. So, not likely. But hey, crazier things have happened. And at least you’ll get to watch the U.S. soccer madness while there’s still light outside.
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