Four Years After Stunning Loss, U.S. Men's Soccer Team Tries To Qualify For World Cup

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September 03, 2021

Christian Pulisic (L) of the United States mens national team runs with the ball as Levi Garcia (R) of Trinidad and Tobago chases him down during the FIFA World Cup Qualifier match between Trinidad and Tobago at the Ato Boldon Stadium on Oct. 10, 2017 in Couva, Trinidad And Tobago. (Ashley Allen/Getty Images)

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Four years ago the U.S. Men's Soccer Team suffered a disappointing loss in their attempts to qualify for the World Cup. The team lost 2-1 against Trinidad and Tobago.

But now they have a chance to qualify once more for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The first of 14 games started Thursday night.

Here & Now's Scott Tong talks with Roger Bennett, co-host of the "Men in Blazers" podcast.

This segment aired on September 3, 2021.

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