Reaching the knockout stages of this tournament, most pundits determined beforehand, was achievable for the USMNT but not entirely expected
The minute the final whistle blew on Saturday and the Netherlands knocked the United States Men’s National Team out of the World Cup, 2026 seemed much closer on the horizon than it had just a few hours previously.
Its midfield of Musah, McKennie and captain Adams showed its potential during the group stages, particularly against England when it neutralized proven threats such as Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice. Its defense was almost impregnable during the group stages and conceded just one goal – a Gareth Bale penalty for Wales.
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