Monday, March 28, 2016

US likely would miss World Cup if it loses to Guatemala (The Associated Press)

United States' Michael Bradley leaves the field after a 2018 Russia World Cup qualifying soccer match against Guatemala at Mateo Flores Stadium in Guatemala City, Friday, March 25, 2016. Guatemala won 2-0. (AP Photo/ Moises Castillo)

If the United States loses to Guatemala on Tuesday, the Americans almost certainly would fail to qualify for the 2018 World Cup. ''There's a sense of urgency tomorrow night because we need three points now,'' U.S. coach Jurgen Klinsmann said Monday. After playing in seven straight World Cups, the Americans put their streak in jeopardy with a 2-0 loss Friday night in Guatemala City, where mistakes led to a pair of goals in the first 15 minutes.


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