The clean sheet was a first for the U.S. since 1950, having conceded at least one score in each of the previous 18 matches.
The draw means the U.S. must win against Iran to prevent being eliminated in the first round. Any result other than a win will propel Iran and England to Round Sixteen.
FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar
The FIFA Men’s World Cup™ 2022 has 32 nations competing against each other for the prize. This is the first time the competition is being held in the Middle East. And is being played out in 8 stadiums around Qatar.
The U.S. team missed scoring opportunities early in the game.
The 95-minute game was largely dominated by the USMNT who outshot England 10 to 8. But they just had one shot on goal against three by England.
USMNT head coach Gregg Berhalter commented after the game, “I’d like to see goals. We are proud, but our work is not done. We know five points get us in.”
The American team will conclude the Group B competition against Iran on Tuesday, November 29. The match begins at 1 pm CT.
