Netherlands and United States will begin the World Cup knockout stages when the two sides square off at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha on Saturday evening.
The Dutch side comes into this fixture having won two games and drawn one. A comfortable 2-0 win over host Qatar through goals by Cody Gakpo and Frenkie de Jong was more than enough on the day.
USA entered the round of 16 after claiming one win and two draws in the group stages. Chelsea forward Christian’Pulisic’s lone goal was enough to down Iran and put them into this tie.
In the last five meetings between the two sides, the Dutch side has claimed three out of five wins to USA’s two, with their most recent fixture ending in a 4-3 win in favour of the Netherlands.
Louis van Gaal and Gregg Berhalter will be boosted heading into the knockout stages as both camps have no fresh injuries or suspensions to report.
Cody Gakpo has been the Netherlands’ standout performer at the World Cup and has found the back of the net in three consecutive matches during the group stages.
Christian Pulisic will look to build on his previous performance and continue his form, having contributed to two goals, including one goal and one assist.