A deep US roster overcame Pulisic’s absence to clinch a World Cup knockout berth after only two matches for the first time.

The last time the Americans served as World Cup hosts in 1994, they advanced by being one of the best third-place teams. They then lost to eventual champion Brazil in their next match, which was in the round of 16.

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