US moves to knockout stage with win over Iran
The United States men’s soccer team takes on Iran in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar on Tuesday. A win for the U.S. will put them in the knockout stage but a loss will send them home.
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Goalkeeper Matt Turner of the United States celebrates after the World Cup group B soccer match between Iran and the United States at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)
The United States will play the Netherlands on Saturday at 10 a.m. ET in the knockout stage. The U.S. made the knockout stage in 2014 and 2010. The Americans got to the quarterfinal in 2002.
The Netherlands won Group A and have been runners-up in the World Cup three times.
United States' Weston McKennie (8) and Tyler Adams celebrate after teammate Christian Pulisic scored a 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/Ashley Landis)
Christian Pulisic lived up to his “Captain America” nickname and was the superhero the U.S. needed in Tuesday’s match against Iran.
His goal in the 38th minute of the match was all the U.S. needed to get the win over Iran.
The defense held strong through a few late pushes from Iran. But stellar stops from Matt Turner and a nice clear by Walker Zimmerman saved the U.S. from a potential equalizer.
United States' Weston McKennie (8) celebrates after teammate Christian Pulisic scoring a 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/Ashley Landis)
Christian Pulisic’s goal in 38th minute of the first half put the United States ahead and the Americans held off a strong second-half push from Iran to win the match.
The United States advances to knockout stage for the first time since 2014.
This match will have 9 minutes of stoppage time due to the pauses in the second half. Ample time for the U.S. to add one more or for Iran to equalize it.
Iran's Ramin Rezaeian and Brenden Aaronson of the United States, left, eye the ball 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/Hassan Ammar)
With about 25 minutes left in the match, Iran is starting to put some pressure on the United States to try to get the equalizer in a pivotal match.
Iran only has two shots in the match but have been keeping the pressure on the U.S. defense in the second half. It only takes one mistake for the U.S. to let up the game-tying goal.
The U.S. has 11 shots in the match – four on goal.
Christian Pulisic of the United States, right, shoots to score his sides first goal past Iran's goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand, left, 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/Manu Fernandez)
Christian Pulisic left the game before the start of the season half after taking this collision on his goal in the first half.
Coach Gregg Berhalter told Jenny Taft that Pulisic suffered an abdominal injury
Christian Pulisic's day is over after taking a huge hit on the first goal of the match.
Brenden Aaronson comes on for him as the second half begins.
The United States went up 1-0 thanks to Christian Pulisic. If the score stands, the Americans will play the Netherlands in the knockout stage.
Christian Pulisic was down for several minutes after he scored the first U.S. goal against Iran. He was able to join his teammates back on the field after being attended to by medical personnel.
Christian Pulisic got a cross from Sergino Dest to put the U.S. 1-0 in the 38th minute of the match against Iran.
Pulisic bore the brunt of a collision with Iranian goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand.
Iran's goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand makes a save 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/Hassan Ammar)
Iran goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand shut down another U.S. opportunity in the 28th minute.
Tim Weah tried a header off an Iranian deflection but Beiranvand shut down the chance.
The sequences came off of a corner kick. Josh Sargent tried to boot one home but it was deflected off an Iranian defender before eventually being corralled by the goalkeeper.
Christian Pulisic had a good shot to put the Americans on the board early but the header on a cross was not strong enough to get past Iranian goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand.
The U.S. has already taken two shots in the first 13 minutes of the match. Pulisic’s was the only one on goal.
Iranian players sang the national anthem before the start of their World Cup match against the U.S. The players were reportedly threatened if they didn’t participate.
The Iranian team stayed silent in their first match in support of protests back home.
Iran had a solid chance in the box in the 5th minute but were unable to get a decent shot off. Matt Turner would eventually pick up the ball and get it away from the Iranian attackers.
A lot of offense coming early from both teams.
Christian Pulisic and the United States are attacking early. Pulisic got near the Iranian box with first minute and a half into the match but wasn't able to get a shot off.
Expect both teams to attack the net in this do-or-die.
Iran and the United States both listened to their national anthems ahead of their pivotal World Cup match on Tuesday.
The match is set to kickoff at 2 p.m. ET on FOX.
Iran gets ready to take on the U.S. in hopes of making it to the knockout stage for the first time.
Their starters have been revealed before kickoff.
The match begins at 2 p.m. ET on FOX.
The U.S. and Iran are the main draw for Tuesday afternoon as a win for either squad will lift them to the knockout stage of the 2022 World Cup.
But what about England and Wales? Read above for the scenarios each squad is facing heading into their matches today.
U.S. and Iran can be seen on FOX starting at 2 p.m. ET.
The USA takes on Iran at 2 p.m. ET on FOX.
Giovanni Reyna Attacking Midfield of USA and Borussia Dortmund gives instructions during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group B match between England and USA at Al Bayt Stadium on November 25, 2022 in Al Khor, Qatar. (AP)
Gio Reyna was supposed to be the bright, young star to give the U.S. the boost it needed to make some waves in the World Cup. However, he’s been playing sparingly.
Reyna didn’t play in the 1-1 draw against Wales and came on as a sub against England in the 83rd minute of their 0-0 draw. He has 15 caps, four goals and one assist since his first call-up in 2020.
Questions about his playing time continue to linger.
Click here to read more about the one lingering question for the U.S. team
Landon Donovan of the United States celebrates scoring the winning goal that sends the USA through to the second round during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group C match. (Getty Images)
Landon Donovan’s heroics in the 2010 World Cup when he put the U.S. up 2-1 against Algeria in a stoppage-time goal that pushed the Americans to the knockout round.
It’s clear Donovan knows a little bit about becoming a World Cup hero and now he has some advice for those taking the pitch against Iran on Tuesday.
Click here to read Donovan’s step-by-step guide.
Head coach Gregg Berhalter of the United States and Tyler Adams attend a press conference on the eve of the group B World Cup soccer match between Iran and the United States in Doha, Qatar, Monday, Nov. 28, 2022. (AP)
United States soccer coach Gregg Berhalter and team captain Tyler Adams faced an unusual string of questions from reporters ahead of their match against Iran.
Adams was asked about discrimination against Black people in the U.S. and was swiped for pronouncing Iran as "Eye-ran" instead of "E-ran."
Berhalter faced questions about U.S. immigration and naval policy.Berhalter also apologized for social media posts that depicted the Iranian flag without the Islamic Republic emblem. Iran called on FIFA to kick the U.S. out of the World Cup over it. The posts were meant to support protesters in Iran.
"We had no idea about what U.S. Soccer put out," Berhalter said. "All we can do on our behalf is apologize on behalf of the players and the staff."
Click here to read more about Berhalter and Adams’ press conference.
Players from the United States participate in an official training session at Al Gharafa SC Stadium, in Doha, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
The United States will take on Iran in a pivotal World Cup match that will decide who gets to move on from Group B to the knockout stage of the tournament.
The U.S. is coming off ties with Wales and England while Iran lost to England and beat Wales. A loss or draw for the United States will sent them home and help Iran move onto the next round.
Click here to read everything you need to know about the World Cup match.
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