Avi Creditor

Joined: Sep 17, 2019

Avi Creditor is a senior editor and has covered soccer for more than a decade. He’s also a scrappy left back.

We Got Next: What the 2026 World Cup in North America Will Look Like

Soccer

Argentina and its fans have had plenty to sing about in Qatar, and ‘Muchachos’ has become their rallying cry.

World Cup 2022: Ranking the Potential Final Matchups

Soccer

Four teams remain, and there are four possible combinations for the final. Unless you have a personal rooting interest, here’s the ranking order for the neutral.

Croatia Turns Out the Lights on Brazil’s World Cup Dance

Soccer

Brazil thought it had done enough to overcome Croatia’s resistance in extra time, but the 2018 runner-up continues to show that its makeup is truly special.

World Cup–Related Coaching Changes: Who’s Out, Who’s Staying On

Soccer

The end of a major tournament is a natural time for decisions to be made regarding national team coaches, and the 2022 World Cup is no different.

USMNT Misses Its Chance, Played Out of the World Cup By Savvy Netherlands

Soccer

The U.S.’s World Cup run is over, with the Americans left to rue missed opportunities against a team that was more prepared in the key moments.

Netherlands Eliminates USMNT From World Cup in Round of 16

Soccer

The U.S. had a brief lifeline after falling behind 2–0 but was ultimately dumped out of the World Cup after a 3–1 loss.

Switzerland Outlasts Serbia, Claims Last Spot in World Cup Knockout Stage

Soccer

One of the games of the World Cup closed the group stage, with Switzerland and Serbia trading swings and table position until the Swiss ultimately won out.

South Korea’s Late Winner vs. Portugal Dumps Uruguay Out of World Cup

Soccer

Uruguay beat Ghana, but not by enough, with South Korea’s stoppage-time winner against Portugal enough to advance at the World Cup on a tiebreaker.

2022 World Cup: Quarterfinal Matchups, Schedule and Remaining Bracket