Episode
2002 USMNT World Cup Run
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- Jun 18, 2026
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- 103
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Summary
In 2002, the U.S. men’s national soccer team stunned the world by reaching the quarterfinals — their best performance ever. After a tense, emotionally charged qualification battle following 9/11, young Landon Donovan delivered the winning penalty. Facing tough odds in Group F, they crushed Portugal, drew with South Korea, and narrowly advanced. Then came the knockout stage: a thrilling 2-0 win over Mexico, followed by a controversial 1-0 loss to Germany. Though their run ended in heartbreak, it ignited hope and proved America belonged on the global soccer stage. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b2e1df28d463ccf6