FIFA World Cup 2022 Round of 16 here officially for Gregg Berhalter and the The United States men’s national team ready to take on the Netherlands in Qatar which will be a tough game on Saturday. America’s defense didn’t give up a goal in open play, but it needs to be on its toes Coady Gakpo stoppedwho have three goals in the World Cup so far.
Everyone will hold their breath to see if Christian Pulisic, Josh Sargent, and Weston McKennie are able to start the gameas the trio have been key to ticking off the United States during the World Cup so far. Sargent has made a good case to stay in the lineup if healthy and even a former USMNT player agrees. Pulisic himself, which indicated that he was not hit below the belt as everyone assumedsaid he is still feeling sore from his pelvic contusion and on Friday the team announced he was cleared to play Saturday.
“I mean, it’s a pelvic contusion. … I didn’t, like, be hit in the balls,” said Pulisic during a press conference on Thursday in Qatar. “I’m fine. It was very painful. That bone is there for a reason, to protect you, I think. I hit it well. It was painful, but like I said, I’m getting better .”
This is a patient Dutch team, which means the recipe for an upset is there if the Americans come into this one with a somewhat clean bill of health. The USMNT will have a chance to pressure them and settle them down, making this a truly memorable World Cup run. Here are three keys to upset the Americans. The winner of this match will face the winner of Argentina vs. Australia in the quarter finals.
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How to watch and odds
- Date: Saturday, December 3 | Time: 10 am ET
- Location: Khalifa International Stadium — Al Rayyan, Qatar
- television: Fox and Telemundo | Live stream: fuboTV (Try it for free)
- LIVE Updates: Continue on CBSSports.com
- Option: Netherlands -104; Draw +230; United States +310 (via Caesars Sportsbook)
Featured Game | The Netherlands vs the United States
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USA vs Netherlands lineups
USA starting XI: Matt Turner, Sergino Dest, Walker Zimmerman, Tim Ream, Antonee Robinson, Tyler Adams, Yunus Musah, Weston McKennie, Tim Weah, Jesus Ferreira, Christian Pulisic
Netherlands starting XI: Noppert, Timber, van Dijk, Ake, Dumfries, de Roon, de Jong, Blid, Klaassen, Gakpo, Depay
Team news
United States: With only two goals scored during the World Cup so far, everything starts with the defense for this battle that will test the United States back line. Tyler Adams is everywhere and his anticipation will be key to controlling the midfield. With Pulisic initially an injury doubt, this could be a game to see Gio Reyna if Pulisic is unable to play a full 90.
Giovanni Reyna
USA • M
World Cup 2022
The Netherlands: Expected to be successful at the World Cup, the Netherlands were shaky defensively despite only conceding one goal. They were able to come out on top of Group A with an unbeaten record (2W, 1D, 0L) despite some concerns. Memphis Depay has been in and out of the lineup in terms of fitness but should be good to lead the line. He is one outside of Gakpo, who is leading in production scoring.
Cody Gakpo
NEED • F • #8
World Cup 2022
Goals3
Games played3
A moment251
Goals per 901. 08
Foretelling
The United States will make a strong start to the game but experience will eventually win out in the Dutch squad as they dominate the second half of the game. pick: United States 1, Netherlands 3
