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Familiar US shortcomings exposed but best yet to come

DOHA : A fresh-faced United States squad arrived in Qatar with modest expectations and although they may leave with a sense of disappointment after another last-16 exit, their performances offered hope of a longer run when they co-host the 2026 tournament.

After an encouraging group campaign, a young team brimming with confidence entered the knockout phase believing they could deliver another plot twist in a tournament where underdogs have consistently punched above their weight.

The U.S. largely outplayed Wales in their opener but let victory slip after conceding a late penalty, and went toe-to-toe with heavy favourites England in a scoreless stalemate.

Needing a win over Iran to advance, Gregg Berhalter's side delivered, surviving nervous moments at the end to earn the first victory of their campaign.

The U.S. frustrated opponents with their excellent pressing style as well as an organised and disciplined defence in those games, offsetting their profligacy in front of goal and poor set-piece delivery.

Those shortcomings caught up with them against the Netherlands on Saturday when the U.S., the only team not to concede from open play during the group stage, found themselves trailing for the first time in the campaign.

Their three defensive lapses were punished as the Dutch scored on each occasion, with Denzel Dumfries the architect of their demise in a Netherlands side who attack strung together one-touch passes like clockwork to carve open the American midfield.

EARLY CHANCE

Christian Pulisic spurned a gilt-edged early chance before a vintage Dutch build-up that included 20 uninterrupted passes, helped along by an uncharacteristic error from U.S. captain Tyler Adams, was rounded off by Memphis Depay's crisp finish.

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