US Is Through to Next Round of World Cup

Christian Pusilic scored in 1-0 win over Iran
By Newser Editors and Wire Services
Posted Nov 29, 2022 3:29 PM CST
US Is Through to Next Round of World Cup
Christian Pulisic of the United States scores his side's opening goal during the World Cup group B soccer match between Iran and the United States at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022.   (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

Christian Pulisic scored while crashing headfirst into the goalkeeper in the 38th minute and the United States advanced to the knockout round of the World Cup with a 1-0 win over Iran on Tuesday night in a politically charged rematch of their famous meeting a quarter-century ago. Pulisic sprawled on the field and was lying in the goal for about three minutes as he received treatment from the US staff. He reentered the game but was replaced at the start of the second half. Back in the World Cup after missing the 2018 tournament, the US opened with draws against Wales and England and needed a victory to move on to the round of 16—the minimum achievement to consider the four-year cycle a success, the AP reports.

The Americans finished second in Group B with five points, two behind England, and will play the Netherlands on Saturday with the chance to reach the quarterfinals for the first time since 2002. Iran finished third with three points and has failed to advance in all six of its World Cup appearances. In Tuesday's other Group B game, England knocked Wales out of the tournament with a 3-0 win. Earlier, a 2-0 win over Qatar ensured the Netherlands advanced to the round of 16 by finishing first in Group A while the Qataris, who were already eliminated, became the first host to lose all three of its group matches at the World Cup, reports the AP. Senegal also made it to the next round with a 2-1 win over Ecuador in the other Group A game.

(More 2022 World Cup stories.)

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