The world of international soccer is heating up as the 2018 World Cup Qualifying Fixtures are underway. As teams from around the world battle it out for their chance to compete in next year’s tournament, June 2017 marks a pivotal month in the upcoming competition. From crucial CONCACAF matches and African qualifiers to UEFA and Asian play-offs, this month will determine who makes it to the big stage next summer.
The pressure is on as each team looks to make their mark in the international stage. In CONCACAF, the U.S. Men’s National Team is looking to keep its momentum after a strong performance in the last round of qualifying. Meanwhile, Mexico will be eager to put its recent struggles behind them and take the top spot in the region. In Europe, some of the biggest teams face off in the Group Stage, including Spain, England, France, Germany, and Italy. In Asia, Japan, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, and Iran all have an opportunity to qualify for the tournament. Africa is also well represented, with Nigeria, Egypt, and Congo all vying for their spot in Russia.
The stakes are high as each team fights for the chance to represent their country in the upcoming tournament. With so much on the line, June 2017 is sure to be an exciting month for international soccer. Here’s a look at the key fixtures and matchups to watch out for as the World Cup Qualifying Fixtures come to a head.
In CONCACAF, the U.S. Men’s National Team will be facing off against Trinidad & Tobago in a critical match-up on June 8th. The USMNT is currently leading the region and a win here will ensure their qualification for the tournament. On June 9th, Mexico takes on Honduras in a crucial game that could decide the fate of the region. In Europe, England takes on Scotland in the Group Stage on June 10th. This match-up is particularly important for the English side, as a win could secure their place in the tournament. On June 13th, France squares off against Sweden in another important Group Stage matchup.
In Asia, Japan and South Korea will be looking to stay atop their respective groups when they face off against China and Syria respectively on June 13th. Saudi Arabia and Iran are also in contention for the group win, with both teams taking on Uzbekistan and Qatar respectively on the same day. Africa will also be making a splash in the world of international soccer, with Nigeria, Egypt, and Congo looking to make their mark. Nigeria will take on Zambia on June 11th, while Egypt and Congo will face off against Ghana and Morocco respectively on June 12th.
With so much on the line, June 2017 is sure to be a thrilling month in the world of international soccer. As teams battle it out for their chance to compete in the 2018 World Cup, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Tune in to see which teams make it to the big stage next summer.
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