Tag: world cup 2022
Marvelous Morocco: The Story of the 2022 World Cup
Contrary to just about every predicted outcome, Morocco is among the final four nations in the 2022 World Cup. We take a look at...
FTCUTD’s TK Edmondson and Devin Pugh Join the Urban Pitch Podcast
Covering all things soccer culture, we've been fans of FTCUTD for some time. We speak to two of the regulars on their podcast, TK...
Arsène Wenger and FIFA: A Match Made in Hell
Arsène Wenger may have been nearly universally beloved as a manager, but his approval rating has drastically lowered since his shift to the FIFA...
The Urban Pitch World Cup Quarterfinal Preview
Only eight teams remain at Qatar 2022. We preview all four World Cup quarterfinal matchups, breaking them down into categories ranging from best kit...
Winners and Losers of the 2022 World Cup Group Stage
The World Cup group stage is in the books, but before we become fully immersed in the excitement of the knockout rounds, let's review...
Canada’s World Cup Run: A Short-Term Step Back, But a Long-Term...
It wasn't the World Cup campaign it expected, but the Canadian men's national team's first tournament appearance in 36 years is a net positive...
The Rise of Japanese Football: How the Nation Has Not-So-Quietly Become...
Competing in its seventh straight World Cup, the new golden generation of Japan is ready to shock the world.
When thinking about sports in Japan,...
Previewing the Highly Anticipated USMNT-England Match
A matchup that's been circled on calendars for months now, England and the United States will finally face off in what could be a...
The Urban Pitch Podcast: A World Cup Preview Extravaganza
It's finally here. The Urban Pitch Podcast crew previews everything surrounding the 2022 World Cup, from why the hype isn't the same as previous...
Examining the Most Interesting 2022 World Cup Group Stage Scenarios
Not so much a set of predictions as it is a projection of our hopes, we take a look at what could make for...
The Greatest World Cup Kits of All Time: 2022 Group G
The World Cup kicks off this weekend and we only have two groups remaining in our quest to identify the greatest World Cup kits...
The Vibes Are Off: Why a Non-Summer World Cup Doesn’t Have...
In most World Cup years, the rollout before the tournament begins is usually filled with effervescent anticipation across the world. But in 2022, that...
Canada Soccer Is Holding Back the Country’s Golden Generation
The Canadian national soccer teams are doing their best to propel the sport in the country to new heights. Conversely, Canada Soccer — the...
The Greatest World Cup Kits of All Time: 2022 Group D
France, Denmark, Tunisia, Australia. Group D proves to be our toughest challenge yet in our quest to name the best World Cup kit worn...
Addressing US Soccer’s Fan Problem
A generation of fans who have grown up watching the UEFA Champions League and following Real Madrid and Manchester City have put extremely high...
5 Burning Questions Heading into the 2022 World Cup
As with every edition, the 2022 World Cup has some incredibly high stakes for a number of players and countries. Legacies on the line,...
The Greatest World Cup Kits of All Time: 2022 Group C
We are back again taking a deep dive into the best ever World Cup kits, this time focusing on the teams in Group C...
The Greatest World Cup Kits of All Time: 2022 Group B
Our series covering the best World Cup Kits from every nation heading to Qatar this winter continues with Group B, which features England, the...
Where Does Lil Baby’s World Cup Song Stand Amongst Previous Entries?
With the official 2022 World Cup song by Lil Baby and Tears for Fears recently releasing, we take a look at how it compares...
Five Burning Questions Surrounding the USMNT Ahead of the 2022 World...
After two abysmal games against Japan and Saudi Arabia, the USMNT left many fans and pundits with more questions than answers heading into the...
