The United States men’s national team failed to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday following a 2-1 loss at Trinidad and Tobago. This is the first time the U.S. has missed the World Cup since 1986.
An Omar Gonzalez own goal in the 17th minute followed by a golazo from Alvin Jones in the 37th minute gave the already-eliminated Soca Warriors an improbable 2-0 lead at halftime at Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva. Christian Pulisic gave the U.S. life just two minutes after halftime when his goal cut the deficit in half, but the United States could not find an equalizer.