The U.S. opens the knockout stage against the Netherlands on Saturday.
Tuesday, November 29, 2022 9:03PM
Christian Pulisic of the United States, center, shoots to score his sides first goal past Iran’s goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand, left, in Doha, Qatar, Nov. 29, 2022.
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DOHA, Qatar — In a final World Cup group-stage match, the goal-starved United States got the difference-making score they needed to beat Iran and advance to the knockout stage of the 2022 tournament.
U.S. captain Christian Pulisic netted the lone goal in the 38th minute of Wednesday’s match, putting Americans up 1-0.
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With only a win needed to advance, the U.S. had to play goal security against the Iranians, who entered the game with a win against Wales and a loss against England.
The U.S., who return to the knockout stage for the first time since 2014, will play against the Netherlands on Saturday.
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