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shock World Cup win against Germany surprised former United States coach Bruce Arena because it contradicted their usual style of play.

in their opening Group F match, .

Arena, who oversaw USA's failure to qualify for the Jordan Matthews Jersey World Cup from the CONCACAF section in which Mexico triumphed, was impre sed by how they restricted Germany, but expects the usual suspects to reach the latter stages.

"Naturally, Mexico had a very good performance against Germany, upsetting them with a 1-0 victory," Arena told Omnisport when promoting his new book.

"One would think they're in good shape to qualify out of group play and be in the round of 16.

"They Matt Breida Jersey had to defend with a lot of numbers for a lot of the game. That's not really Mexican football, but they were all committed to do it and did an outstanding job.

"At the end of the day I don't think there's going to be many changes or surprises in this World Cup. When all the smoke settles I think you're going to see all the big boys that are usually there in the end."

, with Arena predicting similar results in their remaining fixtures.

"I saw Panama play against Belgium, they lost 3-0. Not surprising, I thought out of San Francisco 49ers Jersey the teams that qualified for the World Cup out of CONCACAF, Panama was the weakest one," he said.

"You know the U.S. beat them 4-0 at home in game nine of the Hex, we drew with them in Panama. They're probably a team that's going to have a difficult time at the World Cup and not get out of the group play."

after their Deebo Samuel Jersey joint bid was selected at last week's FIFA Congre s in Moscow.

MLS was born out of the USA hosting the 1994 edition and Arena believes the return of football's grandest competition will have a positive effect on the domestic league and its players, though he thinks new initiatives are needed to maximize the potential impact.

"Having the World Cup in the US in 2026 is going to be terrific for our country, for our soccer environment. It's Kyle Juszczyk Jersey going to bring much more attention to American players, to our league and help to continue to grow the sport," he added.

"I think between now and 2026 we can make a bunch of changes in our country to help grow the sport and hopefully over the next couple of years we get a little bit creative, we set some good policy Steve Young Jersey and we succeed with it."

Outspoken, honest, and game changingBruce Arenas memoir Whats Wrong with US? is available now wherever books are sold. For more information, visit https://www.harpercollins.com/9780062803948/whats-wrong-with-us/.

Despite the 2022 World Cup still being on the horizon this year, FIFA is already putting plans in place for future tournaments, with Mike Schmidt Jersey ambitious options for growing the competition.

Plans to expand the competition from 32 to 48 teams were rejected ahead of Qatar 2022 but FIFA has confirmed the change will come into force for the 2026 tournament.

The 2022 World Cup will set a series of historical firsts, as a debut World Cup in the Middle East, and the first-ever version of it to be held during the winter months.

However, the 2026 incarnation will be the first to be staged jointly by three countries, in the United States, Canada and Mexico, and a test run for the controversial expansion to 48 nations.

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When is the next World Cup?

The 23rd FIFA World Cup is expected to take place in June and July 2026, with an extended format due to the increase in teams.

The decision to increase the amount of qualifying teams was initially met with criticism Juan Samuel Jersey primarily from UEFA nations but FIFA upheld its decision on all aspects of the North American tournament.

Current FIFA rules state the door is open for any nation/national FA to bid for the 2030 World Cup, provided it has not previously hosted the competition twice, with Europe or Latin America the most likely options

Where is 2026 World Cup?

The trio of nations hosting the 2026 World Cup the USA, Canada and Mexico will divide games up between them with certain group-stage matches based in one nation to reduce travel.

Canada has confirmed two venues, Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton and BMO Zach Eflin Jersey Field in Toronto, plus three in Mexico are set as the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, Estadio BBVA in Monterrey and Estadio Akron in Guadalajara.

The US will cover the majority of games with 11 stadiums to be picked from 17 potential options put forward by tournament organizers.

That list will be cut down as plans are ramped up in the next two years with the Rose Bowl in Los Angeles, MetLife Stadium in New Jersey and the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami all expected to remain as host locations.

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Where is 2030 World Cup?

Though a confirmed decision over the hosts for the 2030 competition is not expected until 2024, there has Larry Bowa Jersey been sustained interest from Morocco and Spain-Portugal, plus two four-nation combined bids involving Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia and Greece in Europe and Uruguay, Argentina, Paraguay and Chile in South America.

FIFA will conduct further viability studies Cesar Hernandez Jersey into each country after the 2022 World Cup with the current rumors tipping for a return to Europe after South Africa in 2010, Brazil in 2014, Ru sia in 2018 and Qatar this winter.

FIFA World Cup host rotation

FIFA implemented a policy of rotating World Cup hosting duties following both political and sporting pre sure after the 1950 World Cup.

With CONEMBOL (South America) and UEFA (Europe) the two dominant federations within the developing tournament, FIFA was keen to keep both sides happy, after succe sive World Cups in Europe in the 1930s in Italy and France.

The policy of direct rotation between Europe and Latin America continued until 1970, when Mexico (CONCACAF) was added to the cycle, followed by Nick Pivetta Jersey Japan and South Korea in 2002 (AFC) and South Africa in 2010 (CAF).

However, , with the practice deemed outdated as member federations were not always ready to take their turn when needed with suitable bids rejected as a result.

Jupp Heynckes believes Clasico heavyweights Barcelona and Real Madrid are the favourites for Champions League glory along with Paris Saint-Germain, and is keen to avoid comparisons between Kent Hrbek Jersey his current crop at Bayern Munich and the 2013 treble winners.

Bayern entertain Turkish champions Besiktas in the first leg of their last16 tie on Tuesday, and Heynckes expects the usual suspects to be in contention come the final reckoningwhile he has also been impre sed by the performances of the Premier League contingent.

Madrid claimed a 3-1 win over PSG atSantiago Bernabeu last week to place the reigning champions firmly in control of their tie but Bayern's veteran head coach is not ruling out the big-spending Ligue Jason Castro Jersey 1 leaders just yet as he reviews the sides most likely to taste succe s.

"Predicting things in advance is very difficult, there are many big clubs in the competition with a long tradition," Heynckes told a pre-match news conference.

"There are five teams in England that are very strong, some invested enormously in the summer and also in the winter.

"Real Madrid, Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain are the favourites and, of course, we want to continue our tradition.

"Bayern have always been quite succe sful in European competition, but the competition is not a wish concert, you always have to be fit. Any opponent can be a stumbling block."

Heynckes certainly holds Besiktas -who topped a group featuring Rod Carew Jersey Porto, RB Leipzig and last season's semi-finalistsMonaco -and their similarly experienced coach Senol Gunes in high regard.

"After the draw the sense in the media was that was a good draw," he said. "I have studied Besiktas in detail and not only do they have many players who previously played in the Spanish league at Madrid, Barca or Valencia, but they also have Martin Perez Jersey two Dutch national team players.

"This is a team peppered with international experience. The secret of their succe s lies in their coach. He's not quite my age, but he's already 65. He's a very experienced man, an absolutely top coach who knows how to put the team together."

That the 72-year-old Heynckes, also a Champions League winner with Madrid in 1998, knows how to construct Jose Berrios Jersey a winning side is beyond doubt.

He bowed out of his previous spell in charge of Bayern with a historic treble triumph five years ago and, with a commanding lead established at the top of the Bundesliga and a place Phil Hughes Jersey in the DFB-Pokal semi-finals secured, talk of a repeat is becoming unavoidable.

"I do not like comparisons that much," Heynckes added. "Each team has its own inner life.

"We believe in us until the last second. That's a very positive sign. The creed of Bayern has always been to never give up, always on, always higher, always more succe sful.

"That's why we're so succe sful in the league and throughout history."

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The looks to win Group F in its final match against Sweden on Thursday.

Sweden and the USWNT have already qualified Lance Parrish Jersey for the Round of 16 having won their previous two matches against both Thailand and Chile. The Americans are in perfect position to win Group F on a plus-16 goal differential, having put 13 past Thailand and three against Chile.

In their opening two matches, the Swedes made quick work of Chile and Thailand with2-0 and 5-1 victories, respectively.

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Carli Lloyd opened the U.S. scoring against Swedenin the 11th minute from 17 yards out on service from Abby Dahlkemper. A powerful Mikie Mahtook Jersey header by Julie Ertz off a Tierna Davidson corner kick would add to Team USA's first have dominance and make it a first career World Cup goal for Ertz and a sist for Davidson. Lloyd would add her second of the match in the 35th minute and seal all three points for the USA.

The USWNT looks to continue its record-breaking performance in the tournament. Jordy Mercer Jersey Lloyd's bracemade itsixconsecutive World Cupmatches with goals, dating back to the final four matches of the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup. She overtookGermany's Brigit Prinz, who scored in five straight at the 2003 tournament.

In the past four World Cups, Sweden and the U.S. have been in the same group. The USWNT lead the series with a 3-1-1 record vs. the Swedes in the five previous tournament games. But Sweden famously upset the U.S. in the quarterfinal stage Alan Trammell Jersey at the 2016 Olympics, so anything can happen.

The two teams will face off in Stade Oceane in Le Harve, France with both teams eager to win the group. Here's what you need to know to watch the match, including the TV channel and start time.

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What TV channel is USWNT vs. Swedenon today?Date:Thursday, June 20Start time:3p.m. ETTV channel: FoxLive stream: |

Fox will carry every USWNT game live during the 2019 Women's World Cup. The network's lead soccer Al Kaline Jersey broadcast team of JP Dellacamera and Aly Wagner will be on the callfrom Stade Oceanejoined by reporter Alex Curry.

In addition to Fox's live broadcast, the match will be streamed on Fox Sports Go. You can also watch it online by signing up for fuboTV,.

When doesUSA play next? Women's World Cup 2019 schedule Matthew Boyd Jersey , resultsGroup stageDateMatchupTime (TV Channel)June 11USA 13, Thailand 0June 16USA 3, ChileJune 20USA vs. Sweden3 p.m. ET (Fox/)Knockout stageDateMatchupTime (TV channel)June 24TBDTBD

The Premier League is heading into the final week of the 2018-19 season and Arsenal fans must wait to see if they can celebrate by finishing above Tottenham in the table.

The Gunners trail their north London rivals by three points, but Spurs' superior goal difference suggests that the white half of the city will be the ones celebrating a top-four finish this season.

Spurs cancelled the unofficial triumphalist holiday for Eduardo Rodriguez Jersey the first time in 21 years in the 2016-17 season and did so again in 2017-18, so they are now on course to do it for a third season in succe sion.

However, there is a po sibility that Unai Emery's men can leapfrog their neighbours, but it is out of their hands and depends on results going their way.

How the table looksPosTeamMPWDLGDPts4Tottenham3723113+28705Arsenal3720710+2067

As you can see in the table above, Tottenham's goal difference stands at +28 and Arsenal's at +20, meaning an eight-goal swing is required for the Gunners to leapfrog Spurs.

The Premier League's tie-breakers go to number of goals scored when teams are level on points and goal difference, so Arsenal's Enrique Hernandez Jersey greater proficiency in attack (they've scored five more than Spurs) would see them finish above their rivals.

Results Arsenal needs

The final gameweek sees Arsenal take on Burnley at Turf Moor, while Tottenham are at home to Everton.

Arsenal need to win their game against the Clarets and they also need Mauricio Pochettino's men to lose against the Toffees.

They will finish above Spurs in the following scenarios:

Arsenal beat Burnley by a margin of seven goals and Tottenham lose by a margin of one goal. For example: Burnley 0-7 Arsenal and Tottenham Dustin Pedroia Jersey 0-1 Everton.Arsenal beat Burnley by a margin of six goals and Tottenham lose by a margin of two goals. For example: Burnley 0-6 Arsenal and Tottenham 0-2 Everton.Arsenal beat Burnley by a margin of five goals and Tottenham lose by a margin of three goals. For example: Burnley 0-5 Arsenal and Tottenham Luis Tiant Jersey 0-3 Everton.Arsenal beat Burnley by a margin of four goals and Tottenham lose by a margin of four goals. For example: Burnley 0-4 Arsenal and Tottenham 0-4 Everton.Arsenal beat Burnley by a margin of three goals and Tottenham lose by a margin of five goals. For example: Burnley 0-3 Arsenal and Tottenham 0-5 Everton.Arsenal beat Burnley by a margin of two goals and Tottenham lose by a margin of six goals. For example: Burnley 0-2 Arsenal and Tottenham 0-6 Everton.Arsenal beat Burnley by a margin of one goal and Tottenham lose by a margin of seven goals. For example: Burnley 0-1 Arsenal and Tottenham 0-7 Everton.

The odds are firmly stacked against Arsenal achieving a turnaround in fortunes on the final day.

Of Tottenham's 13 lo ses in the league this season, 10 of those came by a Jimmie Foxx Jersey margin of a single goal and they have only conceded more than two goals in a defeat twice (3-1 against Wolves and 4-2 against Arsenal), while the most goals Arsenal have managed to score in a single league game this season is five (5-1 against Bournemouth Babe Ruth Jersey and against Fulham).

As well as that, the Gunners have been dreadful away from home this season, dropping points in 12 games on the road (four draws and eight defeats).

So they will not only need to be at the very top of their game, but they will also require Spurs to suffer an uncharacteristic capitulation at home.

Despite being part of a team that won back-to-back World Cup Joe Morgan Jersey titles, veteran player Carli Lloyd called the three years leading up to the United States women's national team's 2019 victory "the worst time of my life."

Lloyd, 37,opened up about her diminished role on the team and how it ended up marring not just her life on the field but off it, too.

"I'm not going to lie and sugarcoat it," Lloyd said on ESPN's "" podcast. "It was absolutely the worst time of my life. It affected my relationship with my husband, with friends. It really was rock bottom of my entire career. But somehow, you see light at the end of the tunnel, and I can honestly say I'm having more fun now playing than I ever have in my career. I think I just learned a lot throughout it."

The biggest factor that played in to Lloyd's different role was the ankle injury she suffered while with the Houston Dash in 2017. She needed to take time off Pete Rose Jersey to let her ankle heal, but it coincided with coach Jill Ellis' Johnny Bench Jersey decision to move the USWNT's formation to a4-3-3 setup.

Previously a midfielder, Lloyd transitioned to forward to fit the new scheme. Even though she was fully healed by the time the 2019 World Cup began, she remained a reserve for most of the tournament.

"There's no denying it," Lloyd said. "I deserved to be on that field that whole World Cup, but I wasn't. And I think I've grown as a person, as a player. It sucked. It absolutely sucked."

Lloyd's lone start came against Chile during the World Cup group phase, which saw the U.S. win, 3-0. Still, she scored in the U.S.'s first two games in France and set the record for scoring in six World Cup games in a row.

She also set the record by becoming the oldest playerto score two goals in a World Cup game which she did against Chile just one month before her 37th birthday.

Dave Concepcion Jersey Despite the le ser role, Lloyd served as a team co-captain and said she kept her frustrations to herself so she wouldn't become a distraction to the team.

As for her future in soccer, Lloyd said she still wants to play for a few more years despite garnering attention as a po sible NFL kicker and that she wants to talk to whomever the U.S. hires as the national Yasiel Puig Jersey team's new coach now that Ellis has stepped down.

With the U.S. getting ready for the Olympic Games next summer in Tokyo, Lloyd said she wants to see where she fits in.

"I hope a coach comes in that values me, respects me, wants me as a part of the Olympic plans," Lloyd said. "There's no question my abilities are there. I'm able to do it. Physically I'm able to do it. I would Nick Castellanos Jersey love to be a part of it, but I want to have an open, honest conversation, because if I'm not, I can't go through what I went through for three years."

The Premier League title challenge may be a one-horse race Joey Wendle Jersey at the moment, but on Saturdaythat could all change.

Man City (1st, 53 points) hosts Chelsea (2nd, 43 points) at the Etihad in a match that could either virtually seal the title for the Citizens in mid-January or reignite a true title challenge by the Blues. Thepotential six-point swing means either Man City could go a seemingly insurmountable 13 points clear at the top, or Chelsea could pull within seven and make things interesting.

Chelsea is fresh off its resounding Carabao Cup semifinal victory over Tottenham, emphatically topping Spurs over two legs and serving a statement to the rest of England that Chelsea remains a force to be reckoned with.

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Taking on Man City is another task entirely, however, as the title favorites have looked nearly unplayable at times this season, with a machine-like quality to the squad.

How to watch Man City vs. ChelseaDate: Saturday, Jan. 15Time: 7:30 a.m. ETTV Mallex Smith Jersey Channel: Streaming:Peacock (subscribers only)

Saturday's match between Man City and Chelsea from the Etihad will be broadcast exclusively on NBC's premium streaming platform Peacockin the USA.

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Man City vs. Chelsea projected lineups

A COVID-19 outbreak among the Man City squad left a total of seven first-team players and managerPep Guardiola in isolation, and while the manager is back in action, it's unclear how many of the players will return. Guardiola also confirmed in his pre-match pre s conference that there are new positives among the squad, but he did not reveal which players are newly affected.

Along with that unknown, City is mi sing Riyad Mahrez who remains on AFCON 2022 duty, but John Stones is thought to be available for selection after returning from a knock. Zack Steffen is expected to return Tampa Bay Rays Jersey to the bench after his deployment in goal for the FA Cup match last time out, unle s Ederson is one of those affected by COVID-19.

Man City projected starting lineup (4-3-3):Ederson Wilson Ramos Jersey (GK)Walker, Dias, Laporte, Cancelo Gundogan, Rodri, B. Silva De Bruyne, Jesus, Foden.

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has no fresh injury concerns to navigate, but the squad is still beset by long-term problems to the likes of Ben Chilwell andReece James, while Trevoh Chalobah remains out with his hamstring strain.

The goalkeeper job is still Kepa Arrizabalaga's with Edouard Mendy on AFCON 2022 duty.Andreas Christensen is another absence (COVID-19), butotherwisethe squad is fit. It will be interesting to see whether Tuchel returns to his usual 3-4-3system, or if he continues with the4-3-3 deployed in midweek against Tottenham. If it's the 3-4-3 and Cesar Azpilicueta is requiredto play as part of the three center backs, then Christian Pulisic could reprise his role as right wingback.

Chelsea projectedstarting lineup ( Willy Adames Jersey 3-4-2-1):Kepa (GK) Azpilicueta, Silva,Rudiger Pulisic, Jorginho, Kovacic, Alonso Mount, Havertz Lukaku.

Man City vs. Chelseabetting odds & prediction

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Obviously, Man City the best team in the Premier League by a decent margin should be favored in this match. But by this much?It's hard to look past the insane odds a signed to European champion Chelsea.And even if you're not interested in picking the Blues straight up, you canhedge a little while still finding plus Ji-Man Choi Jersey odds.

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Man City is a spectacular side, but still notwithout flaws, and this Chelsea team is in very good form and it had Man City's number last season. Few would argue with backing the Blues here with either a double chance hedge (+120) or an under (+100) or both!

Moneyline:Man City -145/ Draw +290 / Chelsea +400Spread: Man City -0.5 (-140) / Chelsea +0.5 (+120)O/U 2.5total goals:Over -125/ Under +100Both teams to score: Yes -140 / No +105

Argentina have announced goalkeeper Sergio Romero will not be able to play in the World Cup due to a Taylor Hearn Jersey knee injury.

Romero was expected to be Argentina's number one goalkeeper for the World Cup, but will be unable to take the gloves in Ru sia following Jon Niese Jersey his latest injury setback.

The goalkeeper was expected to start in goal for in the FA Cup, but manager Jose Mourinho selected David de Gea due to Romero's lack of fitne s.

And the 31-year-old, who started the World Cup final as Germany edged a 1-0 win over Argentina in 2014, Rougned Odor Jersey will now mi s the chance to represent his country in Ru sia.

Argentina Prince Fielder Jersey 's , with Inter captain Mauro Icardi cut from the initial selection confirmed by coach Jorge Sampaoli.

As well as Romero, the other two goalkeepers onthe initial squad wereWilly Caballero of Chelsea and River Plate's Franco Armani.

DESAFECTADO Sergio Romero sufri hoy un cuadro de bloqueo articular en Logan Forsythe Jersey su rodilla derecha que lo dejar fuera de la convocatoria.

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Argentina, who confirmed Romero requires surgery on his right knee, Darwin Barney Jersey have now confirmed thatNahuel Guzman, of Liga MX side Tigres, will replace Romero in the team..

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Liverpool face an anxious wait to discover the extent of Adam Lallanas hamstring injury after the midfielder David Freese Jersey s season from hell took another turn for the worse.

Lallana was on the field for just five minutes as the Reds won 2-1 at Crystal Palace on Saturday, replacing Gini Wijnaldum as a second-half substitute but collapsing in a heap shortly after his introduction.

The England midfielder left Selhurst Park on crutches, amid fears he faces another lengthy lay-off. That would be a dagger blow to the 29-year-old, who has seen his campaign ruined by injuries already.

Lallana did not play until November having suffered a serious thigh injury in pre-season, and then suffered a further setback after one substitute appearance.

He has managed to start three games since, but Jurgen Klopp told his post-match pre s conference that the latest problem could be a bad one.

Ive not spoken to him Austin Meadows Jersey , but Ive seen him and it is not good, Klopp said. We dont know exactly what he has but from the first moment I saw him go down it looked like something really serious. It looks like something with the muscle, we Adam Frazier Jersey cant make any further a se sments so far. We will do that as quick as po sible.

Hes our mate, our boy, our player. Hes having a difficult season already, and maybe one of the biggest achievements of this team is that they could play a season like they have Barry Bonds Jersey played so far without Adam Lallana I never would have thought that was po sible. We are all desperately waiting for him, and to see him come back step by step and then suffer again, it is a big, big blow for us.

We hope it wont be that serious. If it is only one week then thats nothing, if it is longer then it is something. It is too early for that, it is just not good.

Lallana is almost certainly out of Wednesdays Champions League quarter-final, first leg with Manchester City, and must already be a doubt for next weekends Merseyside derby with Everton.

Longer term, there will be fears for his place in Chad Kuhl Jersey Englands World Cup party, with Gareth Southgate only around seven weeks away from naming his squad for the tournament. Lallana appeared as a substitute in the friendly Dario Agrazal Jersey draw with Italy on Tuesday, but another lay-off would do little to improve his claims for a place.

Liverpool, at least, were able to celebrate victory in south London, Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah securing a second-half turnaround and a result which cements their place in the top four. They sit 11 points ahead of fifth-placed Chelsea, who take on Tottenham at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

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