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Liberian President George Weah was seen embracing his son and USMNT winger Tim Weah after the US' crucial 1-0 win over Iran on Tuesday, as the Americans progressed to the World Cup's Round of 16.
The 22-year-old was seen wearing a FIFA-sponsored orange bib when he met his father and mother, Clar, in the tunnel of Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, after being subbed in the 82nd minute for center-back Walker Zimmerman.
'The final comeback,' George told his son while giving him a hug and a pat in the back for his contribution in leading the US to finish in second place of Group B.
HUG FOR THE CAMERA: Liberia's President George Weah embraces his son, Tim, after the US qualified for the Round of 16 at the World Cup following a 1-0 win over Iran on Tuesday
Weah started for the US for the third World Cup game in a row, playing in all Group B games
It was only last week when Tim scored the Star and Stripes' first goal of their World Cup campaign in a 1-1 draw against Wales. On Tuesday, he thought he had scored his second goal of the tournament, only for his strike to be chalked off for offside.
He has also started all three of the Red, White and Blues fixtures in Qatar and will surely look to keep his spot in the Americans' starting XI against the Netherlands on Saturday in the Round of 16.
'We worked so hard as a group to be in these types of positions and Iran played a beautiful game,' Weah told Fox Sports after Gregg Berhalter's young side got their first win at the World Cup.
'But, you know, thanks to Christian, he put it away and got hurt in the process, but we love him and thank him and we're through. So, it is a great feeling.'
Weah, 22, celebrates with teammates after the final whistle of the US-Iran match was blown
George Weah, President of Liberia, watches his son play from the stands during Iran-USA at Al Thumama Stadium
The tricky winger, who plays for Ligue 1 side Lille OSC, was born in New York while his father was still a
