The Athletic Soccer Show
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Early thoughts on the World Cup draw
12 minutes Posted Apr 1, 2022 at 8:16 pm.
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The World Cup draw is set, and there’s a lot to talk about. The U.S. will face Iran, England and one of Scotland, Wales or Ukraine in the group stage of the World Cup. Costa Rica would face Spain, Germany and Japan if they win their playoff against New Zealand. The Athletic’s U.S. men’s national team reporter Paul Tenorio joined The Athletic’s live broadcast from Costa Rica right after the draw. Here’s what he had to say.