American Samoa women's soccer team reaches World Cup qualifiers after historic wins

theguardian.com

American Samoa's women's soccer team has advanced to the final round of World Cup qualifiers, a remarkable achievement from their previous status. The team, ranked 153rd globally, secured victories against Tonga, Cook Islands, Solomon Islands, and Samoa, defying expectations in the Oceania Football Confederation tournament. This journey marks a significant turnaround from their 21-0 loss in 1998, transforming them from underdogs to potential dark horses in the competition.


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