Heavy favorites going into the World Cup, Brazil failed to close out the match against Croatia. The nation has lost four quarterfinals since 2002.
Author: Nancy Armour, USA TODAY
World Cup winners, losers (so far): Lionel Messi soars, Cristiano Ronaldo misses the mark
Ahead of the quarterfinals, a look at the winners and losers from the first 17 days of the World Cup, and the team that falls somewhere in the middle.
Culture USMNT built during this World Cup is central to its continued progress | Opinion
Since the USMNT returned to the World Cup in 1990 after a 40-year absence, it has won just one knockout round game, reaching the quarters in 2002.
USMNT finally looks its age in World Cup loss to the Netherlands | Opinion
US men exit in the round of 16 again. Since returning to the World Cup in 1990 after a 40-year absence, they have won just one knockout round game.
Netherlands knocks off USMNT in World Cup round of 16 with dominating 3-1 win
Christian Pulisic played but was not in top form after suffering an injury and the USMNT missed too many chances to score.
Christian Pulisic starts for USMNT in World Cup round of 16 match vs. Netherlands
After leaving the game against Iran with a pelvic contusion, Christian Pulisic returns to the starting lineup vs. Netherlands.
Three keys for the USMNT to beat the Netherlands in World Cup Round of 16
Standout defense, Christian Pulisic and plenty of stamina are keys for the USMNT during Saturday’s World Cup knockout game against the Netherlands.
Dutch soccer influenced USMNT because of coach Gregg Berhalter’s time in Netherlands | Opinion
USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter played professionally in the Netherlands for six seasons. Now his team will face the Dutch on Saturday at the World Cup.
Christian Pulisic cleared to play for USMNT vs. Netherlands on Saturday at World Cup
The USMNT announced on Friday that star Christian Pulisic will play Saturday when they take on the Netherlands in the round of 16 at the World Cup.
Bolstered by his teammates, Christian Pulisic has grown into his role | Opinion
Christian Pulisic is day-to-day with a pelvic contusion but said he will do “everything in my power” to play round of 16 game against the Netherlands.