Author: Nancy Armour, USA TODAY

USMNT plays the Netherlands in round of 16 with a chance to reach quarterfinals for first time since 2002 and only second time in program’s history.

USMNT now plays the Netherlands in the round of 16 at the World Cup in Qatar, with a chance to reach the quarterfinals for the first time since 2002.

Brazil is now unbeaten in 17 consecutive group-stage games, a stretch that dates back to 1998 World Cup

US Soccer removed the Islamic Republic emblem from Iran’s flag in some of its social media posts in show of support for women protesters.

Iran has been rocked by protests since the Sept. 16 death of Mahsa Amini, who had been detained by the morality police.

Defending champion France lost Paul Pogba and N’golo Kante before the tournament and Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema after arriving at World Cup.

The Americans outplayed mighty England, and 0-0 draw gave them another point. They must beat Iran in the World Cup Group B finale Tuesday to advance.

Had FIFA let players wear “OneLove” armband, it would have been a story for a day or two. It worried about upsetting its sugar daddy, the Qatar emir.

Argentina and Germany, two teams considered to be favorites at the World Cup, are facing bleak futures after opening-game upsets.

The Mexicans earned a draw after goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa stopped one of the world’s best strikers.