And the top-ranked Americans did not hold back on the celebrations as they began defence of their World Cup crown. “Obviously we have the utmost respect for everyone we play, but it’s the World Cup,” Rapinoe said later. IT’S THE WORLD CUP. “For all that have issue with many goals: for some players this is there first World Cup goal, and they should be excited. The top five finishers at the Asian qualifier advanced to the 24-team World Cup.

Source: thestar June 12, 2019 14:14 UTC