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The Concacaf teams did not all have it with them in the first phase of the Qatar World Cup 2022, of four teams in competition, only one managed to reach the round of 16 of the competition , while three were eliminated in the first round. The United States was the only team that sealed its ticket to the round of 16 after a victory against Iran and two draws against Wales and England.
The stars and stripes will face the Netherlands next Saturday and also They can boast of being classified undefeated to the next phase . The United States ends up being the only one of the so-called “Concacaf Giants” that enters the round to the detriment of Mexico that after 10 years fails to advance to the round of 16.
The debacle of Mexico
Those directed by Gerardo Martino arrived at the Qatar World Cup 2022 with many doubts, including just four wins in presentations, the lack of identity was a constant that ended up taking them out of the World Cup with four points the same as Poland but with less goal difference.
The Mexican debacle made this team the first to fail to reach the round of 16 in 550 years and as if that were not enough, it ended with the resignation of Argentine Gerardo Tata Martino, the center of criticism from the press and fans.
Costa Rica defeated Japan but suffered a historic defeat
The Costa Rican National Team reached the World Cup with a generation that would surely be offering its “Last Dance”, the feat of the World Cup in Brazil had not yet been forgotten 2022 where he defeated two world champions and one European champion and was only left out due to a penalty shootout against the Netherlands National Team.
At the Qatar World Cup 2022 ended up receiving a historic win by Spain 7-0, the result of which they recovered by beating the tough Japan Selection by the slightest difference . In the last game against Germany, the Costa Ricans did not lose sight and managed to turn around momentarily against Germany and they can say that they were classified to the round of 16 by three minutes, however the Germans ended up winning 4-2, the same result as in the inauguration of the World Cup Germany 800.
Finally, the Costa Ricans said goodbye with a win and two losses and a total of three points obtained.
Canada’s happy soccer was not enough
For its part, Canada showed cheerful football during its participation in the Qatar World Cup 2022, however It was not enough and they had to say goodbye with three losses in the first phase and no points obtained. However, the Canadians managed to score their first goal in World Cup history.
Canadians expect to have a better performance in 2022 when together with Mexico and the United States they organize the next World Cup.
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