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World Cup updates: Team USA looks forward to 2026

PHOTO: Head coach Gregg Berhalter and Christian Pulisic of United States react after their sides' elimination from the tournament during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Round of 16 match between Netherlands and USA on Dec. 3, 2022, in Doha, Qatar.
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USMNT players talk about knock-out loss to Netherlands in World Cup
By Mark Osborne, Jon Haworth, Nadine El-Bawab, Patricio Chile, Kevin Shalvey, Alexandra Svokos, Kiara Alfonseca
Last Updated: November 29, 2022, 7:32 PM

After years of controversy around its location, the 2022 World Cup is underway in Qatar.

There have been allegations of payoffs to FIFA members to earn the bid, criticism of Qatar's laws against women and LGBTQ individuals, the deaths of migrants used to build the sparkling new stadiums and even last-second controversy over beer sales. The tournament was also moved from its usual summer timeframe to the holiday season to avoid Qatar's intensely hot weather.

MORE: Why the Qatar soccer World Cup is so controversial

But on the field, the best players in the world -- such as Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar -- are ready to go. And the U.S. is back with a hungry, young team after failing to qualify for the last World Cup.

Key headlines:

  • Team USA looks forward to 2026: ‘Really bright’ future
  • US defeated by Netherlands 3-1, out of the World Cup
  • US-Netherlands kicks off knockout round Saturday
Here's how the news is developing. All times Eastern.

Nov 29, 2022 7:32 PM

US-Iran remains scoreless through 30 minutes

The U.S. and Iran remain scoreless midway through the first half of a decisive Group B match in the World Cup, but the U.S. has had the majority of chances so far.

The U.S. had 60% of possession, four shots and two shots on goal in the first 30 minutes. Iran, meanwhile, has yet to attempt a shot.

PHOTO: Goalkeeper Matt Turner of the United States saves 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
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Goalkeeper Matt Turner of the United States saves 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
Ricardo Mazalan/AP

England and Wales also remain in a 0-0 draw through 30 minutes.


Nov 29, 2022 6:51 PM

US-Iran and England-Wales underway

The second set of matches of the day are underway in Qatar with the U.S. men's national team facing a must-win against Iran.

The U.S. can only advance to the knockout stage with a victory after draws against Wales and England. If they lose, the U.S. team heads home.

For Iran, who defeated Wales but was dominated by England, a win or a draw can move the team to the knockout round.

PHOTO: United States soccer players warmup before 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
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United States soccer players warmup before 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
Ashley Landis/AP

In the other match, between England and Wales, Wales can only advance with a win against England, a draw from U.S.-Iran and a lot of help in goal differential. England is likely to advance as it stands as the top team in Group B and could advance even if it ties with Wales.


Nov 29, 2022 5:01 PM

Senegal, Netherlands advance from Group A

The first two teams to advance out of group play are Senegal and Netherlands. Netherlands cruised to a 2-0 victory over host country Qatar, while Senegal earned a 2-1 victory in a must-win match.

Senegal led 1-0 at the half on a penalty kick goal from Ismaila Sarr in the 44th minute. But Ecuador tied the game 1-1 in the 67th minute on a goal by Moises Caicedo off a corner kick. A draw would've meant Ecuador advanced to the knockout round.

But Senegal's Kalidou Koulibaly scored the go-ahead goal just three minutes later off a free kick. The goal stood up as the game-winner.

PHOTO: Ecuador's Moises Caicedo celebrates scoring the country's first goal with teammates against Senegal in a Group A World Cup match in Doha, Qatar, Nov. 29, 2022.
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Ecuador's Moises Caicedo celebrates scoring the country's first goal with teammates against Senegal in a Group A World Cup match in Doha, Qatar, Nov. 29, 2022.
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PHOTO: Senegal's Kalidou Koulibaly celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates in a Group A World Cup match against Ecuador, Nov. 29, 2022.
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Senegal's Kalidou Koulibaly celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates in a Group A World Cup match against Ecuador, Nov. 29, 2022.
Dylan Martinez/Reuters

A heavily favored Dutch side had no issues with Qatar, which had already been eliminated from contention for the second round. Cody Gakpo scored in the 26th minute and Frenkie de Jong added a second goal just four minutes into the second half. Netherlands finished atop the group with the win.

PHOTO: Netherlands' midfielder Frenkie De Jong celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group A football match between the Netherlands and Qatar at the Al-Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, north of Doha on Nov. 29, 2022.
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Netherlands' midfielder Frenkie De Jong celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group A football match between the Netherlands and Qatar at the Al-Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, north of Doha on Nov. 29, 2022.
Anne-Christine Poujoulat/AFP via Getty Images

Netherlands will play the second-place team in Group B in the next round, while Senegal will face the winner of Group A. The U.S., if they advance over Iran, will likely take on Netherlands.



Nov 29, 2022 4:03 PM

Senegal, Netherlands hold 1-0 leads at half

Senegal and the Netherlands hold one-goal leads at the half in the final matches in Group A.

Senegal, which likely needs a win to advance, scored a goal on a penalty kick by Ismaila Sarr in the 44th minute. Senegal leads Ecuador, 1-0. Ecuador needs a win or draw to advance to the knockout stage.

PHOTO: Senegal's Ismaila Sarr celebrates scoring their first goal with Iliman Ndiaye in their Group A World Cup match against Ecuador, Nov. 29. 2022.
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Senegal's Ismaila Sarr celebrates scoring their first goal with Iliman Ndiaye in their Group A World Cup match against Ecuador, Nov. 29. 2022.
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The Netherlands has had no problems with the host country of Qatar in the first half, leading 1-0 behind a goal from Cody Gakpo in the 26th minute. A win would put the Dutch into the second round.


Nov 29, 2022 3:07 PM

Netherlands-Qatar and Ecuador-Senegal underway

The first two matches of the day are underway in Qatar, including the final game for the home squad.

Qatar, which cannot advance to the next round after losses in its first two matches, faces the Netherlands, which currently stands atop Group A. The Netherlands would advance with a win.

PHOTO: Netherlands players line up for the national anthem prior to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group A match between Netherlands and Qatar at Al Bayt Stadium on Nov. 29, 2022, in Al Khor, Qatar.
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Netherlands players line up for the national anthem prior to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group A match between Netherlands and Qatar at Al Bayt Stadium on Nov. 29, 2022, in Al Khor, Qatar.
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In the second match, Ecuador and Senegal face off with the winner guaranteeing a spot in the knockout stage. A draw would also be enough for Ecuador to move on.

If Senegal-Ecuador tie and Netherlands loses, it will come down to goal differential to determine whether Netherlands or Senegal advances. Netherlands is currently plus-2 in goal differential on Senegal, so they are looking good.


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