SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — The US men’s soccer team did just enough to secure a berth in the World Cup.
The Americans absorbed a 2-0 loss at Costa Rica, but it came on the heels of a 5-1 rout of Panama at home last week. The Panama rout meant the United States would qualify so long as the team didn’t lose to Costa Rica by six goals or more.
The Americans are back in the World Cup four years after failing to qualify.
The US was the third team to qualify in its group, finishing behind Canada and Mexico.
