In Pictures: Day 14 of World Cup 2022

The Netherlands' full backs proved the difference as veteran Daley Blind and hard-running Denzel Dumfries turned in decisive performances to help secure a 3-1 win over the United States in Saturday's opening match of the World Cup knockout stages.
Netherlands' Denzel Dumfries celebrates scoring their third goal against the United States. REUTERS/John Sibley

Netherlands' Denzel Dumfries celebrates scoring their third goal against the United States. REUTERS/John Sibley

Netherlands' Denzel Dumfries in action with Antonee Robinson of the US. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

Netherlands' Denzel Dumfries in action with Antonee Robinson of the US. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

Tim Ream of the U.S. in action with Netherlands' Denzel Dumfries. REUTERS/John Sibley

Tim Ream of the U.S. in action with Netherlands' Denzel Dumfries. REUTERS/John Sibley

Netherlands' Daley Blind celebrates scoring their second goal against the United States with teammates. REUTERS/Lee Smith

Netherlands' Daley Blind celebrates scoring their second goal against the United States with teammates. REUTERS/Lee Smith

Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their first goal against Australia with Nicolas Otamendi and Alejandro Gomez. REUTERS/Carl Recine

Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their first goal against Australia with Nicolas Otamendi and Alejandro Gomez. REUTERS/Carl Recine

Argentina's Lautaro Martinez in action with Australia's Jackson Irvine. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach

Argentina's Lautaro Martinez in action with Australia's Jackson Irvine. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach

Australia's Harry Souttar in action with Argentina's Lautaro Martinez. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach

Australia's Harry Souttar in action with Argentina's Lautaro Martinez. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach

Australia's Keanu Baccus reacts after Julian Alvarez scores Argentina's second goal. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach

Australia's Keanu Baccus reacts after Julian Alvarez scores Argentina's second goal. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach

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