Team USA Eliminated from World Cup in Qatar During 3-1 Loss to Netherlands: 'Bitterly Disappointed'

Mar. 15, 2025

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Team USA’s dreams of aWorld Cupare yet to be fulfilled.

TheNetherlands defeated the United States 3-1on Saturday in the first match of the knockout round at Khalifa International Stadium, eliminating USMNT from the 22nd FIFA World Cup in Qatar. They will now progress to a quarter-finals match, which will take place Friday, Dec. 9.

Dutch strikerMemphis DepayandDaley Blindscored 2 points for Team Netherlands in the first half, before the Americansnarrowed their lead with a goalin the 76th minute, according to CNN. Oranje right-backDenzel Dumfriesscored the winning point minutes later, and they succeeded in blocking Team USA from another point for the rest of the match.

Team USA Coach Gregg Berhalter said after the match that he’s “really proud of this group but bitterly disappointed in the result tonight,” CNN reported.

“This is a difficult one to handle. It’s such a good group of guys, such a close group of guys. We came up short today but not for the lack of trying, not for the lack of effort,” Berhalter said. “I think the guys poured everything they had into this game. Unfortunately, we lost it.”

The Netherlands will next take on the winner of Saturday’s Argentina-Australia match during Friday’s quarter-finals.

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“Tell you what. Why don’t y’all party tonight, sleep in, because Austin FC’s got tickets for you, all three, to the game. How about that?” he told the group, who was thrilled with the gesture.

“Hey, keep representing, alright?” McConaughey told them. “We appreciate it, and we’ll see you back in the 512, in Q2 Stadium, for another great season next year.”

source: people.com