The Netherlands survived a late scare against the United States to move into the Fifa World Cup quarter-finals with a ruthless display of finishing. Memphis Depay and Daley Blind put the Dutch two up however Haji Wright ignited US hopes which were soon extinguished by Denzel Dumfries.
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The United States won their World Cup grudge match against Iran as Christian Pulisic scored the winner to set up a last-16 tie with the Netherlands. The Chelsea forward turned AC Milan defender Sergino Dest’s header over the line seven minutes before half-time.
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Boos greeted the final whistle as England blew their chance to qualify for the World Cup knockout phase with a match to spare in a turgid 0-0 draw with the United States. Monday’s 6-2 thumping of Iran represented their best start to a major tournament, but Friday’s loose and lacklustre performance brought Gareth Southgate’s side back down to earth.
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