USMNT players apologize for World Cup elimination
US men’s national team players took to social media to apologize to fans following their elimination from the 2022 World Cup.
After failing to qualify for the 2018 edition of the tournament, the American side entered Qatar with high hopes. The team kicked off with draws against England and Wales, before triumphing 1-0 over Iran to make the knockout round as second place of Group B.
Gregg Berhalter’s side was forced to face the Netherlands on Saturday at Khalifa International Stadium for the highly anticipated match up. Despite an energetic start to the game, the USMNT ultimately lost 3-1, with goals from Memphis Depay, Daley Blind and Denzel Dumfries proving to be the difference between the two sides.
The Americans will now look forward to the 2026 World Cup where they will serve as hosts alongside Mexico and Canada.
What a ride. So honored to be a part of such an amazing team, these boys are something special. Came up short, but the work continues to show the world what we are made of. Thank you everyone for the support in the past weeks it’s meant everything to us. We’ll be back. ❤️🤍💙 pic.twitter.com/XFESejl6On
— Tyler Adams (@tyler_adams14) December 4, 2022
A lot to learn still but an amazing experience, thanks to everyone for the support 🔴⚪️🔵 pic.twitter.com/sqwNXIKxGM
— Haji Wright (@HajiWright) December 4, 2022
I’m not sure how to wrap this up, but I felt the need to say THANK YOU !! This has been the greatest honor of my whole life and I will cherish the memories we made forever 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/xA6SLsF7M4
— Matt Turner (@headdturnerr) December 4, 2022
Devastated.
— Sergiño Dest (@sergino_dest) December 4, 2022
We gave everything for our country but unfortunately we just came up short on the night. I’m really proud of the team & how we battled throughout the tournament. There’s so much talent in the group and the majority of us are still young with lots of time to develop. pic.twitter.com/2RuBBi7zJN