The road to Qatar continues as 210 teams have been competing around the world to qualify for their spot in Qatar for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.  With only 31 places available (32 counting the automatic qualification of the host country Qatar), the final rounds of qualifying matches will certainly entertain. 

All eyes are on the United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) as they begin the final rounds of their qualification journey.  Having lost to Trinidad and Tobago in an upset match in 2017, resulting in not qualifying for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, the last world cup appearance for USA was in 2014 when Brazil hosted the tournament. The USMNT is determined and ready to prove themselves once again and fans are expecting an appearance in Qatar.

World Cup Qualification Format

A total of eight teams, known as The Octagonal, will compete in the final round of the qualification matches for the Concacaf Confederation:  The top 3 teams from this region will automatically advance to Qatar with the fourth-place finisher sent to compete in play-off match with another region for an opportunity to advance.  Each team will compete in 14 matches (seven home and seven away).   Team USA and Team Mexico are the favorites in this region with Canada (haven’t qualified since 1986), Costa Rica, and Honduras close behind.  While Jamaica is considered a wild card, Panama and El Salvador are not expected to advance.  Anything is possible.

USMNT Schedule & Tickets

Matches in the final round of qualification will be held between September 2021 and March 2022.   The following schedule has been set for the United States Men’s National Team.  There will be seven opportunities for fans to root for Team USA at home.   

October 7 (Home – Austin) vs. Jamaica

October 10 (Away – Ciudad De Panama) @ Panama

October 13 (Home – Columbus) vs. Costa Rica

November 12 (Home – Cincinnati) vs. Mexico – TICKETS HERE

November 16 (Away – TBD) @ Jamaica

January 27 (Home – TBD) vs. El Salvador

January 30 (Away – TBD) @ Canada

February 2 (Home – TBD) vs. Honduras

March 24 (Away – TBD) @ Mexico

March 27 (Home – TBD) vs. Panama

March 30 (Away – TBD) @ Costa Rica

For tickets and an updated schedule, you can visit the USMNT website at https://www.ussoccer.com/schedule-tickets

Experience Qatar and the World Cup

Do you want to plan to attend the FIFA World Cup in Qatar in 2022?  With USA and Mexico likely to qualify, companies like Bucket List Events make it possible for fans to plan early, save, and even pay monthly to secure their spot in Qatar.  Group stage travel packages including one, two or all three team’s matches are available but limited.  There is something special about experiencing the excitement of the World Cup in person and you don’t want to miss this opportunity. Whether you are a futbol (soccer) fan or not, this event should be on everyone’s bucket list.  Make plans to root for your team in Qatar and reach out to Bucket List Events today.