
After an 8-year wait, the US men's soccer team will once again compete in a World Cup
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After an eight-year wait, the US Men's National team secured a spot Wednesday in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, although not in a way the team would have preferred.
In its 14th and final match of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying, the US clinched a spot with a 2-0 loss against Costa Rica at Estadio Nacional in San Jose, Costa Rica.
"I'm extremely proud of this group," US star Christian Pulisic said. "It's a bit of a weird feeling right now because I hate to lose so much, but I'm really proud, and I can't wait to go to the World Cup."

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