FIFA World Cup: Netherlands beat US 3-1; US is out of World Cup

The Netherlands defeated the United States 3-1 to advance to the World Cup quarterfinals and knock the US out of the tournament.

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First-half goals from Netherlands' Memphis Depay and Daley Blind were followed by a late goal from Denzel Dumfries.

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The rebuilding American team's hopes of making it past the round of 16 for the first time since 2002 were dashed.

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USA beat Iran in their group-stage finale to reach the knockout round.

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But just like in 2010 against Ghana and 2014 against Belgium, the United States was eliminated in the round of 16.

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