The Netherlands defeated the United States 3-1 in the round of 16 matches of the World Cup in Qatar 2022 and Mark Rutteprime minister of the European nation, took the opportunity to troll Joe Biden, president of the United States.
“It’s called Soccer. Come on, America! You guys are going to do it, ”was the message sent by the US president on his Twitter account. The video went viral and the memes began about what is called football (soccer) and not football as they call it in the US.
After the Dutch victory, which featured goals from Memphis Depay, Daley Blind and Dumfries, Mark Rutte quoted the tweet and with just one sentence he took the opportunity to troll the US president.
“Sorry Joe, football won”, was the lapidary phrase left by the Prime Minister of the Netherlands after the victory over the USMNT that the debate for this world cup ended on whether it is soccer or football. The United States returned to the round of 16 and now must prepare a new generation for the 2026 World Cup where they will host Canada and Mexico.
Now, the Dutch will face Argentina in the quarterfinals, in a match with a lot of history and that will be one of the most even matches of the next phase of Qatar 2022.
Netherlands vs. Argentina is a World Cup classic with a lot of history. In nine games in which they have met, Without counting the results on penalties, the Dutch have the advantage, so it will be a difficult duel for Argentina to overcome as it has been the rest of Qatar 2022.
5 clashes have been in a World Cup. The last precedent was in the 2014 semifinal when Argentina won on penalties.
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