World Cup: Pulisic sends fired-up US to last 16 in simmering contest with Iran

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DOHA - The United States stormed into the World Cup last 16 on Tuesday by beating Iran 1-0 at a cacophonous Al Thumama Stadium after Christian Pulisic bundled the ball home in a Group B showdown shrouded by decades of enmity between the two nations. Pulisic’s 38th minute...

The Americans finished two points behind Group B winners England to reach the last 16 for the fifth time since 1994. Iran finished third with three points, with Wales bottom with one point.

Berhalter’s team, the second youngest at this year’s finals, may lack experience on the big stage but they stepped up and delivered a commanding performance when their spot at the World Cup was on the line.More On This TopicKnowing that only a win would keep them in the tournament, they pressed with high intensity from the first whistle - their full backs almost playing as wingers - and chances flowed thanks to their slick attacking style.

 

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