U.S. Beats Iran, Advances To Second Round Of World Cup; Will Face Netherlands Next
deadline.comThe U.S. beat Iran 1-0 in a gutsy must-win game at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar on Tuesday, helping the team qualify for the second round of the tournament where it will face The Netherlands in a knockout-stage game this weekend.Christian Pulisic made the difference today with a charging goal in the 38th minute of a dominant first half for the Americans at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha.
It was the 22nd U.S. goal for the Chelsea striker, though he was injured during the play and was subbed out at halftime. The U.S.
needed a victory in the Group B match to advance. With the win, they will play Group A winner the Dutch to open the second-round knockout stage Saturday.
That game will air on it the U.S. on Fox, Telemundo and Peacock at 10 a.m. ET.The U.S. missed the World Cup in 2018 but has now reached the round of 16 for three consecutive World Cup appearances and in four of its past five overall.
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