For USA, the focus now shifts to 2026 World Cup
The U.S. not only had the second-youngest roster in Qatar, but played the four youngest starting lineups in the tournament. It's a squad of rising talent.
The U.S. not only had the second-youngest roster in Qatar, but played the four youngest starting lineups in the tournament. It's a squad of rising talent.
‘It is a somber mood’: U.S. reflects on opportunity squandered vs. Netherlands
Matt Turner said the "silence was deafening" in the United States' locker room after the team's disappointing 3-1 defeat to the Netherlands.
Matt Turner said the "silence was deafening" in the United States' locker room after the team's disappointing 3-1 defeat to the Netherlands.
World Cup Saturday guide: US eliminated after 3-1 loss to the Netherlands
It was a disappointing end for a rebuilt U.S. team hoping to advance past the round of 16 for the first time since 2002.
It was a disappointing end for a rebuilt U.S. team hoping to advance past the round of 16 for the first time since 2002.
Social media reacts to USA loss to Netherlands: US fans let it all out
"We’re moving in the right direction, for sure, but we need to keep pushing, because we’re not there yet," US captain Tyler Adams said after the team's knockout loss.
"We’re moving in the right direction, for sure, but we need to keep pushing, because we’re not there yet," US captain Tyler Adams said after the team's knockout loss.
World Cup: US coach Gregg Berhalter to draw on Dutch lessons ahead of quarterfinals
Gregg Berhalter felt like a student when he signed with the Dutch club Zwolle 28 years ago.
Gregg Berhalter felt like a student when he signed with the Dutch club Zwolle 28 years ago.
World Cup Friday guide: South Korea tops Portugal; both advance
Despite Friday's loss, Portugal won Group H for the first time since 2006. South Korea, which is through to the knockout stage on the goals scored tiebreaker, is the group's runner-up.
Despite Friday's loss, Portugal won Group H for the first time since 2006. South Korea, which is through to the knockout stage on the goals scored tiebreaker, is the group's runner-up.
Netherlands, fighting flu outbreak ahead of U.S. match, makes surprise pivot
Louis van Gaal said his Netherlands squad has been hit with a "worrying" influenza outbreak ahead of its World Cup round of 16 clash against the United States on Saturday.
Louis van Gaal said his Netherlands squad has been hit with a "worrying" influenza outbreak ahead of its World Cup round of 16 clash against the United States on Saturday.
Brazil fans at World Cup game salute soccer great Pelé
The 82-year-old Pelé, who had a colon tumor removed last year, was hospitalized Tuesday in Sao Paulo to regulate his medication.
The 82-year-old Pelé, who had a colon tumor removed last year, was hospitalized Tuesday in Sao Paulo to regulate his medication.
US star Christian Pulisic cleared to play against Netherlands in World Cup
Christian Pulisic has been cleared to play for the United States in its World Cup round of 16 match against the Netherlands on Saturday.
Christian Pulisic has been cleared to play for the United States in its World Cup round of 16 match against the Netherlands on Saturday.
World Cup guide: Croatia, Morocco advance, Germany out of tournament
Both Croatia and Morocco advanced to the last 16 on Thursday and Germany was unfortunately eliminated from the world tournament despite a 4-2 win over Costa Rica.
Both Croatia and Morocco advanced to the last 16 on Thursday and Germany was unfortunately eliminated from the world tournament despite a 4-2 win over Costa Rica.
Why USMNT captain Tyler Adams is the ideal leader for Gregg Berhalter's team
Christian Pulisic might be "Captain America", but Tyler Adams is the USMNT's clear leader at the World Cup.
Christian Pulisic might be "Captain America", but Tyler Adams is the USMNT's clear leader at the World Cup.
For Mexico, World Cup heartache and four years of regret
Goals from Henry Martín and Luis Chávez were not enough to take El Tri to the round of 16 for the eighth straight time as Group C's second qualifying spot looked destined to be determined in perhaps the most painful way possible.
Goals from Henry Martín and Luis Chávez were not enough to take El Tri to the round of 16 for the eighth straight time as Group C's second qualifying spot looked destined to be determined in perhaps the most painful way possible.
World Cup Wednesday guide: Messi and Argentina advance; Mexico falls short
Rest easy, soccer fans. Lionel Messi will grace the World Cup stage at least one more time. Meanwhile, Mexico's win over Saudi Arabia was not enough to advance to the next round.
Rest easy, soccer fans. Lionel Messi will grace the World Cup stage at least one more time. Meanwhile, Mexico's win over Saudi Arabia was not enough to advance to the next round.
World Cup: Stéphanie Frappart to make history as 1st woman referee
French referee Stéphanie Frappart will become the first woman to take charge of a men’s World Cup game.
French referee Stéphanie Frappart will become the first woman to take charge of a men’s World Cup game.
Team USA players share emotional embrace with Iran's Saeid Ezatolahi
"I think the United States and Iran have had so many issues politically and I just wanted to show that we are all human beings and we all love each other."
"I think the United States and Iran have had so many issues politically and I just wanted to show that we are all human beings and we all love each other."
U.S. hero Christian Pulisic vows: 'I'll be ready on Saturday'
When the U.S. need a hero to step forward against Iran, main man Christian Pulisic answered the call. Now, all eyes are on his status for Saturday.
When the U.S. need a hero to step forward against Iran, main man Christian Pulisic answered the call. Now, all eyes are on his status for Saturday.
US advances at World Cup with 1-0 win over Iran; Pulisic injured
Christian Pulisic scored while crashing headfirst into the goalkeeper in the 38th minute and the United States advanced to the knockout round of the World Cup with a 1-0 win over Iran on Tuesday.
Christian Pulisic scored while crashing headfirst into the goalkeeper in the 38th minute and the United States advanced to the knockout round of the World Cup with a 1-0 win over Iran on Tuesday.
England and Wales players take a knee in World Cup match
England and Wales were among seven European nations that had intended to have their captains wear “One Love” armbands in support of inclusivity at the tournament in Qatar. But they had to abandon those plans after FIFA threatened sanctions.
England and Wales were among seven European nations that had intended to have their captains wear “One Love” armbands in support of inclusivity at the tournament in Qatar. But they had to abandon those plans after FIFA threatened sanctions.
World Cup Tuesday guide: US tops Iran, Qatar makes dubious history
Tuesday marked the final day of play for both Groups A and B, the first day of simultaneous kickoffs.
Tuesday marked the final day of play for both Groups A and B, the first day of simultaneous kickoffs.
Canadian captain plays with tampon up nose during World Cup loss to Croatia
Fans online were quick to compare the quick-thinking treatment to a notable scene from the 2006 film "She's the Man."
Fans online were quick to compare the quick-thinking treatment to a notable scene from the 2006 film "She's the Man."