While China is taking some steps to try and ease the Covid rules, the Chinese State television has censored the World Cup games which are currently happening in Qatar and the decision was taken in order to remove the shots of mask-less crowd.

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Britain's economy is supposed to shrink point four percent next year. This comes as inflation remains high and companies put investments on hold with gloomy implications for longer term growth.

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According to a study by the human rights advocacy group Safeguard Defenders, based in Madrid, China has more than 100 "police stations" around the world to keep tabs on, harass, and return its citizens living abroad.

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A private-sector company survey released on Monday indicated that China's services activity declined to six-month lows in November as expanding COVID control measures weighed on demand and operations, suggesting a further drag on economic development.

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In the 1800s, the first mechanisms to slow the momentum of a vehicle and prevent uncontrolled motion were tested. Today, over two centuries later, from the early drum brakes to modern-day discs, brake system evolution has improved safety and reduced the risk of car crashes across the globe. Now, hydraulically actuated disc brakes are the most commonly used stopping system in modern motor vehicles. But have you ever thought about the first vehicles to get disc brakes? Let's check that out in the history of disc brakes.

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The economic hardships of the war-torn nation have stoked resentment in the southern metropolis. A big image of President Bashar Assad was pulled down from the exterior of a government building by protesters after they invaded the structure. In the southern Syrian city of Sweida, one protester and one policeman were murdered on Sunday when security forces put down a large-scale demonstration.

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There has been a lot of uncertainty over the future of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa after a Parliamentary panel said that Ramaphosa may hav committed acts contrary to the law and the constitution but now the President's spokesperson said that he will not be resigning. Watch the video to know what more the spokesperson has said.

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Oil prices are up today by one percent. This comes after OPEC+ yesterday denounced price cap imposed by EU, G7 and Australia on machine oil. Moscow is now trying to cover up the loss from sales of its crude oil.

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Air pollution just not only causes loss to health but loss to a nation's wealth as well. This time a World Bank report estimates Bangladesh economic losses from air pollution which are estimated to be as much as 4.4 percent of country's GDP.

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The West African leaders have decided to take care of the security in the region. They will now be establishing a regional peacekeeping force and this is in order to intervene in member states whenever required to help restore the security and the Constitutional order in the area.

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Thousands of truckers in South Korea are demonstrating for the minimum wage protections. Around 25,000 truckers in the country are calling on the government for a permanent minimum pay system.

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This weekend brought a fresh round of Russian attacks near the front lines in both Southern and Eastern Ukraine. According to the Ukrainian officials, Russia is getting ready for a massive attack on Ukraine's critical infrastructure.

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The US recently docked a nuclear- missile equipped submarine on a remote island in the India Ocean and no one knew about it. Why has the US made this information public now?

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After days of large scale protests, more and more Chinese cities are easing Covid curbs but there are concerns renewed surge in the fresh Covid-19 cases and its impact on the Chinese medical system. The concerns stem from lower vaccination and booster rates and on top of it US intel says China is unwilling to accept western vaccines.

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The first winter without the covid-19 restrictions and the British hospitals believe it or not, are struggling. Doctors are reporting a sharp rise in the number of admissions with people who are getting admitted with influenza.

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The EU and the euro area are now anticipated to see contraction in the final three months of this year and the first three months of 2023, which would constitute a technical recession, before recovering to positive growth in the spring of 2023.

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In Iran, it's a major victory for people after months of relentless and incessant protests by the Iranians. The government in Iran has buckled under the pressure. It's now said that it is disbanding the notorious morality police.

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As the early voting in Georgia has ended on Friday, the new record has been set at the runoff election. Now according to the Secretary of State Brader, more than 1.85 million Georgians turned out to vote.

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One solution to help wild animals threatened with climate change may be better training of vets in Sydney, Australia. A program teaches vets to domesticate animals to respond to emergency situations involving wild koalas, birds and others.

Sydney: Programme teaches vets to respond to emergencies

The United States seems to be sending a message to its adversaries and also to its allies. For the very first time ever, a US Navy's nuclear-powered submarine was reported to have docked at a remote Indian Ocean Island as a part of an extended month-long deployment.

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A devastating suicide bomb recently rocked Pakistan with several killed and injured. The blast was orchestrated by the deadliest militant group in Pakistan. Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan hail from a place which even British colonialists failed to control calling it “Hell’s door knocker”. They’re not the Afghan Taliban and they’re not fighting the U.S. – instead they’re aiming at Pakistan! Here's a report by Shivan Chanana.

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The past week saw protests rage across China, as in a rare outpouring of anger citizens across the country took to the streets protesting against the nation's stringent zero-covid policy and restrictions. To pacify the protestors, Beijing hinted at the loosening of pandemic controls, but now the nation faces another looming problem; cash deficit.

As per a CNN report, local Chinese governments, which were charged with conducting mass testing and enforcing quarantine to keep infection at bay, are now running short on cash. To deal with the problem, they may be forced to cut corners or reduce other vital services.

Also read |&nbsp;China Covid: Covid-19 curbs eased further; no longer mandatory negative tests in Shenzhen, Beijing

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China's zero-Covid policy which has been in place for almost three years now has negatively affected the nation's business and economy, While the policy kept China out of recession in 2020, after nearly three years the bills "are mounting", says the report. The bills have placed an extraordinary strain on the nation's municipal authorities.&nbsp;

Talking to CNN business, George Magnus, an associate at the China Centre at Oxford University predicted that if lockdowns and mass testing continue, the risk to the nation's financial stability will increase.

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"Local governments are under huge pressure from the cost of maintaining zero-Covid, and we can already see this in the debt sustainability of several entities and [in] instances where public services are being scaled back, local assets or services sold and so on."

Compared to the federal government, local governments are more at risk because their income is mainly dependent on land sales. According to data from China's Ministry of Finance, they borrowed heavily to fund their expenditures of 11.8 trillion yuan ($1.65 trillion), which were higher than their revenue collections between January and October.

China's economic health is directly threatened by the nation's soaring debt levels. It not only raises the possibility of municipalities going into default on their debts, but it also limits the government's capacity to promote economic growth, maintain jobs, and strengthen public services.

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As per the report, around 40 per cent of local government expenditure in previous years has been funded by land sales. However, due to the slump in the housing market, this revenue has suffered.

Between January and October 2022, land sales fell by 26 per cent and are on pace to experience their first decline in seven years.

Meanwhile, as per official data, the spending on Covid-related healthcare soared by 13 per cent to reach $245 billion or 1.75 trillion yuan.

Compulsory testing which was largely government-funded has hit treasuries and many cities across the country while maintaining the mandatory negative test have now asked the citizens to pay for the tests.

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The past week saw protests rage across China, as in a rare outpouring of anger citizens across the country took to the streets protesting against the nation's stringent zero-covid policy and restrictions.

The past week saw protests rage across China, as in a rare outpouring of anger citizens across the country took to the streets protesting against the nation's stringent zero-covid policy and restrictions. To pacify the protestors, Beijing hinted at the loosening of pandemic controls, but now the nation faces another looming problem; cash deficit. As per a CNN report, local Chinese governments, which were charged with conducting mass testing and enforcing quarantine to keep infection at bay, are now running short on cash. To deal with the problem, they may be forced to cut corners or reduce other vital services. Also read | China Covid: Covid-19 curbs eased further; no longer mandatory negative tests in Shenzhen, Beijing China's zero-Covid policy which has been in place for almost three years now has negatively affected the nation's business and economy, While the policy kept China out of recession in 2020, after nearly three years the bills "are mounting", says the report. The bills have placed an extraordinary strain on the nation's municipal authorities. Talking to CNN business, George Magnus, an associate at the China Centre at Oxford University predicted that if lockdowns and mass testing continue, the risk to the nation's financial stability will increase. Also read | China unwilling to allow 'effective' foreign COVID vaccine despite the protests: US "Local governments are under huge pressure from the cost of maintaining zero-Covid, and we can already see this in the debt sustainability of several entities and [in] instances where public services are being scaled back, local assets or services sold and so on." Compared to the federal government, local governments are more at risk because their income is mainly dependent on land sales. According to data from China's Ministry of Finance, they borrowed heavily to fund their expenditures of 11.8 trillion yuan ($1.65 trillion), which were higher than their revenue collections between January and October. China's economic health is directly threatened by the nation's soaring debt levels. It not only raises the possibility of municipalities going into default on their debts, but it also limits the government's capacity to promote economic growth, maintain jobs, and strengthen public services. Also read | As China loosens some Covid curbs, Guangzhou official says virus now ‘less virulent than flu’ As per the report, around 40 per cent of local government expenditure in previous years has been funded by land sales. However, due to the slump in the housing market, this revenue has suffered. Between January and October 2022, land sales fell by 26 per cent and are on pace to experience their first decline in seven years. Meanwhile, as per official data, the spending on Covid-related healthcare soared by 13 per cent to reach $245 billion or 1.75 trillion yuan. Compulsory testing which was largely government-funded has hit treasuries and many cities across the country while maintaining the mandatory negative test have now asked the citizens to pay for the tests. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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United States officials on Saturday said that even though&nbsp;China is facing challenges and public anger that is translating into protests against restrictions, the nation's leader Xi Jinping is still unwilling to accept Western vaccines.

In China, a near all-time high number of daily COVID-19 cases have triggered massive protests, with people pouring into streets protesting the nation's strict restrictions under the Zero-Covid policy.&nbsp;

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However, despite the social and economic impact of the virus, Xi "is unwilling to take a better vaccine from the West, and is instead relying on a vaccine made in China that's just not nearly as effective against Omicron," said US Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines.

"Seeing protests and the response to it is countering the narrative that he likes to put forward, which is that China is so much more effective at government," Haines said.

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It's nothing that we now consider to pose a threat to stability or to a regime transition, she continued, adding that its course will be crucial to "Xi's standing".

According to experts, lowering virus preventive measures could have significant risks.

Even though China's domestically produced COVID vaccines&nbsp;may not be as effective as some foreign ones, the nation has chosen not to approve any overseas coronavirus vaccines in favour of those made there.

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The White House said earlier this week that China had not requested vaccines from the US, and one official told Reuters that there was "no expectation at present" that the country would allow western vaccines.

"It seems fairly far-fetched that China would greenlight Western vaccines at this point. It's a matter of national pride, and they'd have to swallow quite a bit of it if they went this route," said the official.

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United States officials on Saturday said that even though China is facing challenges and public anger that is translating into protests against restrictions, the nation's leader Xi Jinping is still unwilling to accept Western vaccines.

United States officials on Saturday said that even though China is facing challenges and public anger that is translating into protests against restrictions, the nation's leader Xi Jinping is still unwilling to accept Western vaccines. In China, a near all-time high number of daily COVID-19 cases have triggered massive protests, with people pouring into streets protesting the nation's strict restrictions under the Zero-Covid policy. Also read | China Covid: Covid-19 curbs eased further; no longer mandatory negative tests in Shenzhen, Beijing However, despite the social and economic impact of the virus, Xi "is unwilling to take a better vaccine from the West, and is instead relying on a vaccine made in China that's just not nearly as effective against Omicron," said US Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines. "Seeing protests and the response to it is countering the narrative that he likes to put forward, which is that China is so much more effective at government," Haines said. Also read | As China loosens some Covid curbs, Guangzhou official says virus now ‘less virulent than flu’ It's nothing that we now consider to pose a threat to stability or to a regime transition, she continued, adding that its course will be crucial to "Xi's standing". According to experts, lowering virus preventive measures could have significant risks. Even though China's domestically produced COVID vaccines may not be as effective as some foreign ones, the nation has chosen not to approve any overseas coronavirus vaccines in favour of those made there. Also read | In Pics | China’s strict ‘zero-Covid’ restrictions spark protests; other countries join in solidarity The White House said earlier this week that China had not requested vaccines from the US, and one official told Reuters that there was "no expectation at present" that the country would allow western vaccines. "It seems fairly far-fetched that China would greenlight Western vaccines at this point. It's a matter of national pride, and they'd have to swallow quite a bit of it if they went this route," said the official. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Retaliating to a rocket fired from the Palestinian enclave towards its territory, Israel on Sunday reported that it had carried out overnight air strikes against sites of the Hamas in the Gaza strip.&nbsp;On Saturday, the Israeli army, as per AFP report,&nbsp;said that for the first in a month, a rocket had been fired from the Gaza strip towards Israel.

The Israeli army issued a statement claiming that "in response to the rocket fired toward Israeli territory, IDF fighter jets targeted overnight (Sunday) a weapons manufacturing site belonging to the Hamas terrorist organisation."

According to the statement, the target was a location "where the majority of the organisation's rockets in the Gaza Strip are being manufactured."

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It said that the Israeli Defence Forces had also destroyed "a Hamas terrorist tunnel in the Southern Gaza Strip."

The attack comes following the killing of two of its commanders by Israeli forces in the West Bank town of Jenin on Thursday, the Islamic Jihad, one of Gaza's most powerful armed groups, had pledged to retaliate.

Hamas military wing said that&nbsp;during Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip, anti-aircraft missiles were employed.

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According to an AFP report citing security sources in Gaza, two strikes were reportedly carried out in the south of the enclave, one targeting a military training facility near Khan Younis and the other in an unoccupied area close to Rafah.

Palestinian medical sources report no injuries, however, Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem said, "The Zionist enemy is extending its aggression against our people by brutally bombarding the Gaza Strip, following its crime yesterday of executing the martyr Ammar Mufleh in Huwara."

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Retaliating to a rocket fired from the Palestinian enclave towards its territory, Israel on Sunday reported that it had carried out overnight air strikes against sites of the Hamas in the Gaza strip.

Retaliating to a rocket fired from the Palestinian enclave towards its territory, Israel on Sunday reported that it had carried out overnight air strikes against sites of the Hamas in the Gaza strip. On Saturday, the Israeli army, as per AFP report, said that for the first in a month, a rocket had been fired from the Gaza strip towards Israel. The Israeli army issued a statement claiming that "in response to the rocket fired toward Israeli territory, IDF fighter jets targeted overnight (Sunday) a weapons manufacturing site belonging to the Hamas terrorist organisation." According to the statement, the target was a location "where the majority of the organisation's rockets in the Gaza Strip are being manufactured." Also read | Palestine tensions: Israel drafts Panther battalion to secure West Bank seam line It said that the Israeli Defence Forces had also destroyed "a Hamas terrorist tunnel in the Southern Gaza Strip." The attack comes following the killing of two of its commanders by Israeli forces in the West Bank town of Jenin on Thursday, the Islamic Jihad, one of Gaza's most powerful armed groups, had pledged to retaliate. Hamas military wing said that during Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip, anti-aircraft missiles were employed. Also read | Palestine tensions: Israel drafts Panther battalion to secure West Bank seam line According to an AFP report citing security sources in Gaza, two strikes were reportedly carried out in the south of the enclave, one targeting a military training facility near Khan Younis and the other in an unoccupied area close to Rafah. Palestinian medical sources report no injuries, however, Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem said, "The Zionist enemy is extending its aggression against our people by brutally bombarding the Gaza Strip, following its crime yesterday of executing the martyr Ammar Mufleh in Huwara." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Israel retaliates, carries out overnight air strikes against Hamas in Gaza Strip

At the Global Technology Summit, WION speaks to European Union's Ralf Sauer on how to take big tech accountable. Ralf Sauer says that 'firms need compliance culture, data protection officers'. Watch the video to know more.

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While his team may have progressed to the knockouts, Cristiano Ronaldo's performance in the group stage of the ongoing World Cup has left much to be desired. Such has been Ronaldo's lacklustre form that he has been named in the worst XI of the World Cup group stage.

While his team may have progressed to the knockouts, Cristiano Ronaldo's performance in the group stage of the ongoing World Cup has left much to be desired. Such has been Ronaldo's lacklustre form that he has been named in the worst XI of the World Cup group stage. In a list compiled by SofaScore, Ronaldo was placed up front with an average rating of 6.37 across the three group matches. Ronaldo could not manage a single goal from open play and the only scoring opportunity came against Ghana via a penalty. The 37-year-old's performance against South Korea was perhaps directly responsible for the opening goal. Consequently, Portugal were beaten by the Taegeuk Warriors in the final group match. WATCH | Edinson Cavani punches pitch-side VAR monitor after Uruguay crash out of World Cup While Ronaldo leads the line in the worst-playing XI, he is joined in the front two by Qatar's golden boy, Almoez Ali with a lowly SofaScore of 6.23. The midfield comprises of Canada's Tajon Buchanan (6.10), Qatar's Karim Boudiaf (6.30), Saudi Arabia's Abdulellah Al-Malki (6.15) and Australia's Leckie (6.33). The two centre-backs have been named Costa Rican Francisco Calvo (6.25) and Oscar Duarte (6.30). Meanwhile, Canadian defender Alistair Johnston (6.40) is placed at right-back and Homam Ahmed (6.23) is his counterpart at left-back. O SofaScore fez uma seleção dos piores jogadores da primeira fase da Copa do Mundo. E incluiu Cristiano Ronaldo... 😳😦 pic.twitter.com/SJC4QXeltP — Thomas Alencar (@thomasalencr) December 3, 2022 × With the Portuguese not as pacy and agile as once he was, opposition teams are able to tame Ronaldo easily. Acting as a poacher in the twilight years of his career, Ronaldo has come under criticism regarding his playing style and if it suits the needs of modern football teams. Read more: FIFA World Cup 2022: Netherlands knock US out of the World Cup with a thumping 3-1 victory His tumultuous stay at Manchester United was more often than not plagued by this particular question. While Ronaldo fared relatively well in the last season, he could not break into Eric Ten Hag's plans as the Dutch plays a high-pressing game. While Ronaldo may not have fired all cylinders in the group stage, he certainly has the calibre to lift his game in the big games. Portugal square up against Switzerland on Tuesday and manager Fernando Santos will hope that his talisman could regain some of the old touch. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Memphis Depay and Daley Blind scored in the first half and Denzel Dumfries added a late goal as the Netherlands eliminated the United States from the World Cup with a 3-1 victory Saturday that advanced the Dutch to the quarterfinals.

Second-half substitute Haji Wright cut the US deficit to 2-1 in the 76th minute when Christian Pulisic’s cross hit his trailing foot and popped over goalkeeper Andries Noppert and into the net. But Dumfries, who assisted on the first two goals, scored on a volley in the 81st.

Runners-up in 1974, 1978 and 2010, the Oranje extended their unbeaten streak to 19 games and face Argentina or Australia on Friday.

It was a disappointing end for a rebuilt US team hoping to advance past the round of 16 for the first time since 2002. Using the second-youngest squad in the tournament, the Americans achieved the bare minimum to consider the World Cup a success, beating Iran in their group-stage finale to reach the knockout round.

But just like in 2010 against Ghana and 2014 against Belgium, the United States was eliminated in the round of 16. The Americans are winless in 12 games against European opponents at the World Cup since 2002, losing six, and are 1-7 during the tournament’s knockout rounds.

Pulisic, playing four days after getting hurt during his game-winning goal against Iran, had a chance to put the United States ahead in the third minute but Noppert, playing in only his fourth international match, blocked his point-blank shot. With the Americans seeking an equalizing goal, Noppert dived to stop Tim Weah’s 25-yard effort in the 42nd.

The crowd of 44,846 was well back from the field at renovated Khalifa International Stadium, which has an athletics track and was more subdued than the raucous spectators for the match against Iran.

While the United States had the better play at the start, the Dutch went ahead after breaking the American press. Dumfries one-timed a pass from the right flank as Depay streaked unmarked into the penalty area.

His right-footed shot from 14 yards beat Matt Turner to the far post in the 10th minute for his 43rd international goal, moving him into sole possession of second place on the Dutch career scoring list behind Robin van Persie’s 50.

The goal was the first allowed by the United States from the run of play in the tournament. In 37 World Cup matches, the Americans have never won a game in which they trailed.

The Netherlands doubled the lead on virtually the final kick of the first half, in the first minute of stoppage time. After a quick series of exchanges following a throw-in, Dumfries got a cross around Tyler Adams and found Blind wide open at the penalty spot.

Blind scored only his third international goal, his first in eight years. Gio Reyna fed an open Weston McKennie in the 54th, but he skied his shot over the crossbar.

Wright entered in the 67th and scored his second international goal, sparking US hopes. But Dumfries was left unmarked by Tim Ream and Antonee Robinson and used his left foot to volley Blind’s cross.

Young and restless

The starting lineup for the United States was its youngest for a World Cup knockout match at 25 years, 86 days. The previous low was 27 years, 19 days for the 1930 semifinal loss to Argentina.

Up next

The Netherlands will next play Friday at Lusail Stadium, the site of this year’s final.

The Americans begin the 2026 cycle with a match against Serbia on Jan. 25 in Los Angeles and face Colombia three days later in Carson, California. The games are not on FIFA dates, meaning mostly Major League Soccer players will be used.

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Memphis Depay and Daley Blind scored in the first half and Denzel Dumfries added a late goal as the Netherlands eliminated the United States from the World Cup with a 3-1 victory Saturday that advanced the Dutch to the quarterfinals.

Memphis Depay and Daley Blind scored in the first half and Denzel Dumfries added a late goal as the Netherlands eliminated the United States from the World Cup with a 3-1 victory Saturday that advanced the Dutch to the quarterfinals. Second-half substitute Haji Wright cut the US deficit to 2-1 in the 76th minute when Christian Pulisic’s cross hit his trailing foot and popped over goalkeeper Andries Noppert and into the net. But Dumfries, who assisted on the first two goals, scored on a volley in the 81st. Runners-up in 1974, 1978 and 2010, the Oranje extended their unbeaten streak to 19 games and face Argentina or Australia on Friday. It was a disappointing end for a rebuilt US team hoping to advance past the round of 16 for the first time since 2002. Using the second-youngest squad in the tournament, the Americans achieved the bare minimum to consider the World Cup a success, beating Iran in their group-stage finale to reach the knockout round. But just like in 2010 against Ghana and 2014 against Belgium, the United States was eliminated in the round of 16. The Americans are winless in 12 games against European opponents at the World Cup since 2002, losing six, and are 1-7 during the tournament’s knockout rounds. Pulisic, playing four days after getting hurt during his game-winning goal against Iran, had a chance to put the United States ahead in the third minute but Noppert, playing in only his fourth international match, blocked his point-blank shot. With the Americans seeking an equalizing goal, Noppert dived to stop Tim Weah’s 25-yard effort in the 42nd. The crowd of 44,846 was well back from the field at renovated Khalifa International Stadium, which has an athletics track and was more subdued than the raucous spectators for the match against Iran. While the United States had the better play at the start, the Dutch went ahead after breaking the American press. Dumfries one-timed a pass from the right flank as Depay streaked unmarked into the penalty area. His right-footed shot from 14 yards beat Matt Turner to the far post in the 10th minute for his 43rd international goal, moving him into sole possession of second place on the Dutch career scoring list behind Robin van Persie’s 50. The goal was the first allowed by the United States from the run of play in the tournament. In 37 World Cup matches, the Americans have never won a game in which they trailed. The Netherlands doubled the lead on virtually the final kick of the first half, in the first minute of stoppage time. After a quick series of exchanges following a throw-in, Dumfries got a cross around Tyler Adams and found Blind wide open at the penalty spot. Blind scored only his third international goal, his first in eight years. Gio Reyna fed an open Weston McKennie in the 54th, but he skied his shot over the crossbar. Wright entered in the 67th and scored his second international goal, sparking US hopes. But Dumfries was left unmarked by Tim Ream and Antonee Robinson and used his left foot to volley Blind’s cross. Young and restless The starting lineup for the United States was its youngest for a World Cup knockout match at 25 years, 86 days. The previous low was 27 years, 19 days for the 1930 semifinal loss to Argentina. Up next The Netherlands will next play Friday at Lusail Stadium, the site of this year’s final. The Americans begin the 2026 cycle with a match against Serbia on Jan. 25 in Los Angeles and face Colombia three days later in Carson, California. The games are not on FIFA dates, meaning mostly Major League Soccer players will be used. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

FIFA World Cup 2022: Netherlands knock US out of the World Cup with a thumping 3-1 victory

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