The United States beat Iran in the final match on their roster for the 2022 World Cup group stage slate.

The Netherlands have slowly taken over Group A and now the USA stand in their way for another quarter-final appearance.

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The Americans walk into Group B behind an England team that they managed to hold goalless, so it won't be an easy game for the Dutch.

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The two countries have met each other five times previously with the Netherlands winning four of those times.

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Despite losing the last meeting between the two countries 4-3 in 2015, we are supporting the Dutch to beat the USA on Saturday.

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The Americans are very good at the back but they don't offer much going forward and that is where the Dutch excel.

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The Netherlands scored 5 goals in the group stage and conceded only once.

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Cody Gakpo is the star of this Dutch side, coming in as Depay recovers from injury and regains fitness.

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The PSV star has played in one of these three matches and will have to rely on his chances against the USA in the Round of 16.

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Christian Pulisic is regarded as the best player in American football today and the 'FIFA 22' rating confirms that.

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The US national team captain and Chelsea star lead the entire USMN team

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Ranked eighth in the world by FIFA, the Netherlands are managed by former Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal

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Cody Gakpo looks like one of the stars of the tournament. Gakpo can be a nightmare for Americans.

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he United States is the leading underdog in the game.

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prediction: Netherlands 2-0 USA

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