Road to Glory: World Cup Qatar 2022
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Welcome to Road to Glory, Currently's blog for World Cup Qatar 2022. We'll bring you the buzziest stories from the largest soccer tournament on the planet: The drama, outrageous goals and the biggest moments both on and off the field.
Brazil slammed for ‘disrespectful’ goal celebrations against South Korea
Dec. 5, 3:30 pm ET
Irish soccer pundit slammed Brazil's “disrespectful” goal celebrations and said it was like watching "Strictly Come Dancing."
Netherlands knocks off USMNT in World Cup round of 16 with dominating 3-1 win
Dec. 3, 12:05 p.m. ET
The U.S. men are heading home, stopped short of the World Cup quarterfinals again. A 3-1 loss to the Netherlands on Saturday eliminated the Americans in the round of 16, the same finish as the 2014, 2010 and 1994 squads.
Portugal coach: South Korean player 'insulted' Cristiano Ronaldo
Dec. 2, 7:45 pm ET
Portugal head coach Fernando Santos said that superstar Cristiano Ronaldo was "insulted" by South Korea's Cho Gue-sung as he was walking off the field to be subbed off in the 65th minute.
Charles Barkley offers bold USMNT prediction
Dec. 1, 4:15 p.m. ET
NBA legend Charles Barkley is no stranger to bold predictions. On Tuesday, Barkley generated headlines with one of his infamous guarantees.
The real reason Americans call it 'soccer' is all England's fault
Nov. 30, 4:05 p.m. ET
Why do Americans insist on calling the sport "soccer" and not "football," like the Brits? Well, if you're English, you've only got yourself to blame.
Messi, Argentina clinch spot in knockouts with win, Mexico eliminated
Nov. 30, 4:00 p.m. ET
While Mexico fought to make an eighth consecutive knockout stage and came up short, Argentina and Lionel Messi clinched their spot in the Round of 16 with a win over Poland.
The surprising strength that makes the USMNT a legit World Cup semifinal threat
Nov. 30, 2:10 p.m. ET
The impenetrable U.S. defense, brimming with vigor and commitment, has been a menace so far in Qatar.
How the USMNT's run has benefited the USWNT
Nov. 30, 1:50 p.m. ET
The USMNT had a big day on Tuesday, beating Iran 1-0 to advance to the Round of 16 at the World Cup in Qatar. It was also a big day for the USWNT. Their World Cup may not kick off until 2023, but they're finally being paid like the world-class athletes they are.
Pulisic scores, sends U.S. to next round at World Cup
Nov. 29, 4:00 p.m. ET
Needing a victory over Iran to advance out of the group stage, the USMNT won 1-0 courtesy of a Christian Pulisic goal in the 38th minute Tuesday night
Netherlands see off sorry Qatar to reach World Cup last 16
Nov. 29, 12:15 p.m. ET
Cody Gakpo scored again as the Netherlands booked their place in the World Cup last 16 as group winners with a straightforward 2-0 victory over hosts Qatar on Tuesday.
Senegal advances to last 16 at World Cup, beats Ecuador 2-1
Nov. 29, 12:10 p.m. ET
Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly put his team into the last 16 of the World Cup by volleying home the winner in a 2-1 victory over Ecuador on Tuesday.
U.S. coach apologizes for Iran posts in tense conference
Nov. 28, 12:50 p.m. ET
Gregg Berhalter appeared to grow frustrated as questions piled up about U.S. Soccer’s alteration of the Iran flag in social media graphics and relations between the countries.
Where'd he go? Morocco goalie disappears at World Cup game
Nov. 28, 8:20 a.m. ET
Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou mysteriously disappeared before kickoff of his team's shocking 2-0 World Cup win over Belgium on Sunday.
USMNT-England ends 0-0 as Americans' inspired play goes for naught
Nov. 25, 4p.m. ET
The U.S. men’s national team outplayed and at times even dominated England at the World Cup on Friday. They drew heavily favored England 0-0, and will go into Tuesday, the final day of Group B, needing to beat Iran to advance.
German minister defies Fifa president with OneLove armband
Nov. 23, 1:05 p.m. ET
Germany's interior minister wore an anti-discrimination armband as she sat beside FIFA's president to watch her country's first World Cup game in Doha.
Young Spain squad routs Costa Rica 7-0 at World Cup
Nov. 23, 1:00 p.m. ET
Spain’s young squad got off to a high-scoring start at the World Cup, routing Costa Rica 7-0 on Wednesday.
Japan 2-1 Germany: Another shock World Cup win
Nov. 23, 10:10 a.m. ET
Japan's Bundesliga players took matters into their own hands in their 2-1 comeback win over Germany in Group E of the World Cup on Wednesday, giving their opponents a taste of their own medicine.
Fan loses $160K after betting on Argentina to beat Saudi Arabia
Nov. 22, 4:15 p.m. ET
A football fan lost more than $160,000 after placing a seemingly safe bet on Argentina beating Saudi Arabia.
GAME RECAP: France 4-1 Australia
Nov. 22, 4:10 p.m. ET
After conceding an early goal in the ninth minute against Australia, Les Bleus responded in a strong way to win their first match in Qatar.
Poland's Lewandowski misses penalty in Mexico stalemate
Nov. 22, 1:15 p.m. ET
Robert Lewandowski suffered fresh World Cup misery as the Poland striker's penalty was saved by Guillermo Ochoa in a 0-0 draw against Mexico on Tuesday.
How to get free Chipotle every time the USMNT scores at the World Cup
Nov. 22, 10:30 a.m. ET
Tuning into the 2022 Qatar World Cup? Every time the United States Men’s National Team scores, you get a chance to score your own free burrito or bowl from Chipotle Mexican Grill.
Saudi Arabia pulls incredible World Cup upset
Nov. 22, 8 a.m. ET
The Saudis scored twice in a six-minute span to start the second half before snapping Argentina's 36-match unbeaten streak.
World Cup: Glimmer of hope in disappointing U.S. start
Nov. 22, 6:55 a.m. ET
Make no mistake, this was a bad result for the Americans, a frustrating result because they were the better team Monday, often far better.
USMNT squanders dominant World Cup start, settles for draw with Wales
Nov. 21, 4:10 p.m. ET
The draw is not disastrous. It leaves the U.S., still, as favorites to advance from Group B. But the point will be tinged with disappointment. And pressure, on Friday against England, will be intense.
GAME RECAP: Senegal 0-2 Netherlands
Two late goals from the Netherlands sealed an important victory in their World Cup opener against Senegal in Group A.
Singer stops TV interview and walks off set at World Cup
Nov. 21, 11:05 a.m. ET
Colombian singer Maluma, who is one of the artists behind the 2022 World Cup theme song, walked out of an interview with Israel's KAN News after he was asked about the issue of Qatar's human rights record.
GAME RECAP: England 6-2 Iran
The Three Lions got three points in their first Group B match with a dominant 6-2 victory over Iran at Khalifa International Stadium on Monday.
Iranian players refused to sing national anthem before match with England
Nov. 21, 10 a.m. ET
Iran football players refused to sing their country's national anthem before the team's World Cup match with England in a show of support for those protesting their country's government.
Teams scrap rainbow armbands after FIFA threats
Nov. 21, 8:05 a.m. ET
Seven European teams have scrapped plans to wear rainbow-colored anti-discrimination captains' armbands at the 2022 World Cup after FIFA threatened them with “sporting sanctions,” the teams said in a joint statement Monday.
World Cup fans chant 'we want beer'
Nov. 20, 5:00 p.m. ET
GAME RECAP: Qatar 0-2 Ecuador
Qatar, the soccer team, physically overmatched and thoroughly overwhelmed, kicked off its own party with a 2-0 loss to Ecuador that had fans streaming for exits well before the final whistle.
