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World Cup 2022 live social reaction: United States beats Iran 1-0, advances from group stage
The United States men's national team advances to the group stage after hanging on to defeat Iran 1-0. The USMNT is in the knockout stage. Here are the top fan moments and social media reactions from this pivotal match!
Check out the full highlights here!
FINAL: USA hangs on!
Pulisic scores, Twitter goes WILD
Christian Pulisic's goal late in the first half, thanks to great passing from Sergino Dest and Weston McKennie sent USA fans on Twitter into an absolute frenzy.
Pulisic returns after injuring himself on goal
Pulisic remained down for several minutes after colliding with Iran's goalkeeper during his score. But the USMNT superstar returned before the end of the first half, endearing himself to fans even more.
Berhalter with some interesting subs as USA tries to hang on
Extra time
Nine minutes of extra time have been added and we are now in stoppage time.
PREGAME
BIG Energy from USMNT fans… and "Alexi"!
United States fans are HYPED, including one fan dressed up like lead FOX Sports soccer analyst Alexi Lalas from his USMNT playing days.
Ochocinco is in the building!
Soccer superfan and FOX Sports analyst Chad Ochocinco has arrived at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha and is ready to cheer on the Stars and Stripes!
Dempsey's words of wisdom
Few people know the position of this young USMNT squad better than United States soccer legend Clint Dempsey. Hear what he had to say about how this team should prepare for its must-win match:
The WC Now crew is HYPED
Check out World Cup Now host Jimmy Conrad's match day outfit:
Conrad and co-hosts DeMarcus Beasley and Sacha Kljestan also heaped praise on USMNT captain Tyler Adams, who has anchored the team's defense over his first two games in Qatar.
What's it called?
Mark Ingram sounds off!
The Saints running back is ready to see the USMNT advance.
The Detroit Lions also extended their well-wishes.
USWNT supporting USMNT
United States women's soccer player Crystal Dunn also tweeted in support of "the boys" in advance of the match.
USWNT legend and FOX Sports soccer analyst Aly Wagner is also in the building to cheer on the men's team.
White House: "We are all behind you"
President Joe Biden has been vocal in his support of the USMNT, and that continued with a sign on the White House lawn Tuesday.
Alex Carso, Bulls repping USMNT
Our FOX Sports team is ready, from Doha to the states!
Stay tuned for more updates.
Read more from the World Cup:
- Berhalter, Queiroz reflect on strong U.S., Iran ties before crucial match
- A lingering quartion as USA preps for Iran: What's up with Gio Reyna?
- Expert picks for USMNT XI: Who will Gregg Berhalter start vs. Iran?
- Forget tactics and lineups: For USMNT, it's about having right mentality
- World Cup 2022 odds: Bettors banking on USMNT to beat Iran, advance
- Landon Donovan's four-step guide to becoming a World Cup hero
- For the USMNT, the knockout round has arrived early
- ‘We’re coming out aggressive': USA knows only scoring will get job done vs. Iran
- U.S. squad prepares for gamesmanship from Iran in must-win match
- When it comes to World Cup goals, USA senses dam is about to break
- ‘We win or we are out’: Young USA team knows history on line vs. Iran
- World Cup Group Scenarios: What does each team need to advance?
- How does USA advance at World Cup? We track all Group B scenarios
- Clint Dempsey advised Christian Pulisic on how to get through tough times
- How to watch the 2022 World Cup on FOX: Times, channels, full match schedule
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