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The United States triumphed in their critical, final match of Group B to qualify for the knockout stages.
USA coach Gregg Berhalter named the youngest team at the Qatar World Cup and it paid dividends.
Its most famous face, Christian Pulisic summoned the synonymously courageous American spirit, hurtling toward goal to put in the vital winner before succumbing to a resultant abdominal injury.
As a reward for their efforts, the United States will now face the Netherlands in the Round of 16 on Saturday.
Here, Sportsmail's Patrick Djordjevic rates the USA players who starred and stuttered for the victorious USA.
The United States squad including former Newcastle man DeAndre Yedlin (C) celebrate making it through to the Round of 16, where they will face the Netherlands on Saturday 10a ET
US fans both in Qatar & abroad erupted as their nation qualified for the Round of 16 Tuesday
USA (4-1-2-3)
Matt Turner - 5
Arsenal's backup goalkeeper had very little to do on Tuesday night in Qatar. When necessary, Turner was on hand to mop up the occasional bobbling ball in the box.
He almost conceded in the dying embers but his defense mopped up before the ball got close to the line.
Sergino Dest - 8
The Dutch-born speedster utilized space afforded to him out wide, creating a constant headache for Iran.
There was little tangibility until McKennie found Dest, who provided a precise headed ball for Christian Pulisic to score.
The assist capped off a stellar first-half performance for the Milan man.
Sergino Dest was a perpetual thorn in the side of Iran, providing the crucial assist to Pulisic
Cameron Carter-Vickers - 5
Making his international debut Carter-Vickers largely stood up. There was no sin of early jitters, intercepting passes into Iran striker Sardar Azmoun early in the first half.
There were some shakier moments but Carter-Vickers did enough in the most vital situations, often using his strength, to avoid any catastrophe.
Tim Ream - 5
Like most of the US rearguard, had little to do in the opening hald. The Fulham defender made a vital interception as Azmoun looked to find Mehdi Taremi inside the box during the early stages.
Looked adequately resolute as Iran continued to pour pressure on the USA backline in the second period.
Antonee Robinson - 6
Constant presence on the left-flank, at times he
