The oddsmakers say the World Cup matchup Friday in Al Khor on the edge of the Qatari desert is a huge mismatch, like leading lambs to slaughter. It made the semifinals of the last World Cup and the final of the last European Championship. While the Americans respect England, they no longer fear it. "England are currently one of the favorites to win the World Cup. "And when you get a result in a game like this, you know, people start to respect Americans a little bit more."

Source: Los Angeles Times November 24, 2022 23:02 UTC