Soccer is the popular sport in the world with millions of people from all walks of life playing the sport every day. For some countries, soccer is the most popular soccer, dominating their sports landscape and drawing the biggest crowds in their largest stadiums. With so many soccer-loving countries, the competition is fierce and the fight for soccer supremacy is no easy task. Here are 10 of the best soccer nations of 2016.
10 Great Countries At Soccer In 2016
World Cup Qualifiers And MLS Playoffs
Qualification for the 2018 World Cup has begun and is heating up in November. Bettors can expect to see a busy schedule of games featuring countries from all over the World. Canada is considered an outside shot to make the World Cup, but remain hopeful for the future as more and more Canadian kids take up soccer. The United States national team is expected to qualify but did take a step back after losing to Mexico – in Columbus – earlier in November. With the busy schedule of international teams, the MLS playoffs take a 17-day break as the top players rejoin with their national teams.
When the MLS Playoffs return, Canadians will be treated to an all-Canadian matchup between the Toronto FC and Montreal Impact. One of the biggest rivalries in the sport, neither team has advanced this far into the playoffs. With both teams vying for the opportunity to play for their first MLS Finals, this rivalry is expected to reach new heights when the Major League Soccer playoffs resume on November 22, 2016.
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Tag : MLS, mls playoffs, Montreal Impact, Soccer, Toronto FC, World cup
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