{"id":7899,"date":"2022-11-30T00:44:40","date_gmt":"2022-11-30T00:44:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kede.com.br\/news\/world-cup-2022-usa-relishing-dutch-battle-with-or-without-christian-pulisic\/"},"modified":"2022-11-30T00:44:41","modified_gmt":"2022-11-30T00:44:41","slug":"world-cup-2022-usa-relishing-dutch-battle-with-or-without-christian-pulisic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kede.com.br\/news\/world-cup-2022-usa-relishing-dutch-battle-with-or-without-christian-pulisic\/","title":{"rendered":"World Cup 2022: USA relishing Dutch battle – with or without Christian Pulisic"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Host nation:<\/strong> Qatar <\/span>Dates: <\/strong>20 November-18 December <\/span>Coverage: <\/strong>Live on BBC TV, BBC iPlayer, BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru, BBC Sounds and the BBC Sport website and app. <\/span>Day-by-day TV listings<\/span><\/a> – <\/span>Full coverage details<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

The United States are in the World Cup last 16 – but will Christian Pulisic be with them when they take on the Netherlands on Saturday?<\/span><\/p>\n

As he turned in Sergino Dest’s header, Pulisic collided with goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand, suffering a blow to his abdomen, and was taken off at half-time.<\/span><\/p>\n

USA manager Gregg Berhalter later confirmed the forward – named player of the match, even after his early exit – was taken to hospital “as a precaution” as he felt dizziness following the injury.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Christian Pulisic scored but came off injured at half-time against Iran, as the USA won 1-0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

With the Netherlands up next for the USA in the last 16, they will hope to have Pulisic is back in time – not least because he has had a hand in both of their goals at the tournament so far.<\/span><\/p>\n

“We Facetimed him afterwards from the locker room and we got to see him and he’s in good spirits,” said Berhalter. <\/span><\/p>\n

“I’m guessing he had his phone with him and had updates [on the game].”<\/span><\/p>\n

‘We deserve to be in this position’<\/h3>\n
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The USA have not lost a game at this World Cup, having beaten Iran and Wales and drawn with England<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Berhalter needed a win from his side to make the last 16, against opponents who would have gone through with a draw.<\/span><\/p>\n

He was given a “determined” and “focused” performance as the USA dug in to retain their slender lead.<\/span><\/p>\n

“It was a difficult proposition knowing that Iran could potentially just need a tie to go through. That made the game a little complicated,” said Berhalter.<\/span><\/p>\n

“But I saw a tremendous amount of focus. The end of the game is what I’m most proud of – it was extreme determination not to buckle.”<\/span><\/p>\n

Berhalter would not be drawn on questions about how far the US could go, having reached the knockout stages for a third time in four World Cups.<\/span><\/p>\n

“I’m sure there’s a lot of people watching. The US reporters will talk to you about defining this group and I think it’s starting to take shape,” he added. <\/span><\/p>\n

“You see how unified [the players] are and how much energy they put into it and along the way is some pretty good soccer. <\/span><\/p>\n

“It’s a great opportunity but it’s not something we are going into thinking it’s an honour. We deserve to be in the position we’re in and we want to keep going.<\/span><\/p>\n

“We don’t want to be at home next Wednesday.”<\/span><\/p>\n

‘Bring prestige to the jersey of Iran’<\/h3>\n
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Iran only needed a draw against the USA to progress to the knockout stages<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It has been a turbulent tournament for Iran as controversy <\/span>has dominated proceedings off the pitch<\/span><\/a> amid anti-government protests back home.<\/span><\/p>\n

Head coach Carlos Queiroz, who has tried to bat away questions about politics in order to reduce the pressure on his players, was left to reflect on a group-stage exit after two defeats in three matches.<\/span><\/p>\n

“Football always punishes the team that doesn’t score. The team that scored in the first half was deserved,” said Queiroz.<\/span><\/p>\n

“We created opportunities we didn’t score and are punished with the result. A draw was the right result but in football fairness doesn’t exist. <\/span><\/p>\n

“I am very proud and honoured for having the chance of being a coach for the Iran squad and players.”<\/span><\/p>\n

In the build-up to their final match with the USA, <\/span>there were reports<\/span>external-link<\/title><\/svg><\/span><\/a> that the families of Iran’s squad were threatened with imprisonment and torture if the players failed to “behave”.<\/span><\/p>\n

“We have heard several stories about threats that players have received but that said, what I can state is that thanks to their work, players little by little have started smiling again,” said Queiroz. <\/span><\/p>\n

“They understood who they are playing for and understood their mission. I’m very glad they were able to give a response on the field of play and bring prestige to the jersey of their country.”<\/span><\/p>\n

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