An underwhelming final performance against Costa Rica's second XI wasn't the optimism-inspiring sendoff the U.S. wanted. But it is at the World Cup and can now start planning for Qatar.
The U.S. men's national team suffered a 2-0 defeat in Costa Rica on Wednesday, but despite the loss, the Americans qualified for the 2022 World Cup by finishing third in the CONCACAF table.
Win, lose or draw, the U.S. men's national team will confirm its spot at this winter's World Cup with any result in Costa Rica -- as long as the Americans don't lose by six goals or more.