As the second-place finisher in the World Cup Group B, the USMNT will play the Netherlands on Saturday.
Author: Nancy Armour, USA TODAY
Three keys to the USMNT defeating Iran and advancing to the 2022 World Cup knockout stage
After draws against Wales and England, the USMNT’s only path to the World Cup’s knockout rounds is a victory over Iran in the Group B finale.
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Wales’ Gareth Bale converted a penalty in the 82nd minute after USMNT’s Walker Zimmerman hauled him down from behind for a 1-1 draw Monday.