USMNT now plays the Netherlands in the round of 16 at the World Cup in Qatar, with a chance to reach the quarterfinals for the first time since 2002.
Author: Nancy Armour, USA TODAY
USMNT advances to World Cup knockout rounds as Christian Pulisic goal secures win vs. Iran
As the second-place finisher in the World Cup Group B, the USMNT will play the Netherlands on Saturday.
Protests, not politics, are center stage for this Iran-US game at World Cup | Opinion
With two points after draws in its first two games at World Cup in Qatar, USMNT must beat Iran on Tuesday to advance to knockout rounds.
US Soccer shows support for Iranian women, displays Iran flag without Islamic Republic emblem in some posts
Iran has been rocked by protests since the Sept. 16 death of Mahsa Amini, who had been detained by the morality police.
France’s injuries would have hobbled lesser teams at World Cup | Opinion
Defending champion France lost Paul Pogba and N’golo Kante before the tournament and Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema after arriving at World Cup.
USMNT earns point, and some massive respect, in 0-0 draw with England at World Cup | Opinion
The Americans outplayed mighty England, and 0-0 draw gave them another point. They must beat Iran in the World Cup Group B finale Tuesday to advance.
USMNT players with ties to England in spotlight ahead of World Cup match between teams
Yunus Musah, Antonee Robinson, Gio Reyna and Cameron Carter-Vickers were all eligible to play for England but chose USMNT instead.
Good job, FIFA! Edicts on LGBTQ support only serve to keep the controversy going |Opinion
Had FIFA let players wear “OneLove” armband, it would have been a story for a day or two. It worried about upsetting its sugar daddy, the Qatar emir.
USMNT disappointed with tie in World Cup. But young team can learn from it. | Opinion
Wales’ Gareth Bale converted a penalty in the 82nd minute after USMNT’s Walker Zimmerman hauled him down from behind for a 1-1 draw Monday.
Iran shows the World Cup what it means to have courage of your convictions | Opinion
Iran’s players were silent for national anthem to show support for widespread uprisings prompted by death of Mahsa Amini, the teen who died in custody.