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Messi scores, Argentina reaches World Cup quarterfinals

Lionel Messi marked his 1,000th professional game with his first goal in the knockout stage of a World Cup to lead into the quarterfinals with a Argentina to a 2-1 win over Austral...

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

American fans captivated by US team's World Cup run

The United States soccer team captivated the nation with its brief World Cup run

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dumfries gets kissed as Oranje reach World Cup quarterfinals

Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal was so delighted with the 3-1 victory over the United States to reach the quarterfinals of the World Cup that he leaned over and kissed Denzel Dumf...

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'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 in the immediate aftermath of the team's disappointing 3-1 def...

DECEMBER 3, 2022

USA ousted from World Cup as Netherlands rolls, 3-1

Gregg Berhalter's team was thoroughly outplayed in a 3-1 defeat to the Netherlands at Khalifa International Stadium.

DECEMBER 3, 2022

Three takeaways as U.S. can't seize moment in World Cup loss

The Americans had their chances, especially early, but the Netherlands pounced on every mistake and eliminated the U.S in the round of 16.

DECEMBER 3, 2022

World Cup Now: How can USA fix its striker problem for 2026?

The United States did little to calm the concerns around its striker problem. Where do they go from here? The "World Cup Now" crew discusses...

DECEMBER 3, 2022

Social media reacts to USA loss to Netherlands: U.S. fans let it all out

The USMNT was sent home in the round of 16 for the third time in each of its last three World Cup appearances. Here are the top fan moments...

DECEMBER 3, 2022

US knocked out of World Cup, loses to the Netherlands 3-1

Memphis Depay and Daley Blind scored in the first half and Denzel Dumfries added a late goal as the Netherlands eliminated the United States from the World Cup with a 3-1 victory t...

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

United States soccer team eliminated from World Cup after 3-1 loss to the Netherlands in the round of 16

United States soccer team eliminated from World Cup after 3-1 loss to the Netherlands in the round of 16

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Can Gio Reyna save the U.S. vs. the Netherlands?

Gio Reyna made just that one appearance through the Americans' first three games. But there are explanations why the talented player has mos...

DECEMBER 3, 2022

Why Jesús Ferreira starting for the U.S. vs. Netherlands is a curious choice

Christian Pulisic will start for the United States vs. the Netherlands, while Jesús Ferreira will make his World Cup debut as a starter.

DECEMBER 3, 2022

Game of lies bonds England ahead of Senegal World Cup clash

A card game is strengthening the bond among England’s players at the World Cup as they prepare to play Senegal in the round of 16

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Messi, Mbappé and co: The AP's World Cup team of group stage

Writers covering the World Cup for The Associated Press have chosen their standout players at the tournament so far to form a best team of the group stage

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

World Cup Group Scenarios: Which teams advanced to Round of 16?

With the group stage nearing its end, which teams are in position to advance, and what needs to happen for them to get there?

DECEMBER 2, 2022

World Cup Daily: South Korea upsets Portugal to advance to Round of 16

South Korea was the clear winner on the final day of World Cup group play. Here's everything that happened in the tournament on Friday and w...

DECEMBER 2, 2022