AL RAYYAN, Qatar — The U.S. run at the 2022 World Cup has ended after the Netherlands defeated the U.S. 3-1 in the round of 16.
The United States had never trailed in this tournament – with draws against Wales and England and the defeat of Iran in group play. But in the knockout stage – where teams must win or go home – none of that mattered.
Christian Pulisic had a golden opportunity to put the U.S. on the board early against the Netherlands. In the third minute, he was one-on-one with the towering Dutch goalkeeper but couldn’t get it by the 6-foot-8 Andries Noppert.
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