For the first time since 2014, the United States men’s team has advanced to the knockout stage at the World Cup, with a 1-0 victory over Iran.

It is part of a special moment for North American soccer, because for the first time in the World Cup’s storied history, in 2022 in Qatar, the United States, Mexico and Canada — North America’s most populous countries — have all competed in the same tournament. What’s more, this is just a warm-up: In 2026, the World Cup will be held in North America, hosted by those three countries.

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