Christian Pulisic’s Goal Sends USMNT Past Iran (1-0) & Into World Cup Knockout Stage
Survive and advance! The U.S. Men’s National Team needed a win over Iran in Tuesday’s Group B finale to advance to the Round of 16, and they got it. The Iranian side parked the bus in the first half in an attempt to hold for a draw, but the boys in blue racked up multiple offensive chances before Sergino Dest headed a cross in front of the net for ‘Captain America’ Christian Pulisic (’38) to blast it home. Pulisic suffered an abdominal injury on a collision with the Iranian keeper and exited the game in the second half, but the USA held strong as Iran ramped up the attack. Goalie Matt Turner only needed to register one official save and the USMNT survived, 1-0. They’ll face Netherlands on Saturday in the Round of 16.
Watch: USMNT def. Iran (1-0)
Other World Cup Highlights
England def. Wales (3-0)
Netherlands def. Qatar (2-0)
Senegal def. Ecuador (2-1)
Group B Standings (Final)
England (7 points)
USA (5 points)
Iran (3 points)
Wales (1 point)
Teams Advanced: USA, England, Senegal, Netherlands, France, Brazil & Portugal
Today’s Schedule
Group D: Tunisia vs. France (10:00 am ET)
Group D: Australia vs. Denmark (10:00 am ET)
Group C: Poland vs. Argentina (2:00 pm ET)
Group C: Saudia Arabia vs. Mexico (2:00 pm ET)
Additional Storylines
Yahoo! Sports: Christian Pulisic’s Heroic Goal Propels USMNT Into Round of 16
B/R: USA’s Tense 1-0 Win to Advance at World Cup Leaves Fans Exhausted
ESPN: Qatari Official Puts World Cup Deaths Between 400-500
