(SAN JOSE, Costa Rica) — The U.S. men’s national soccer team is headed to the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Despite the team’s 0-2 loss to Costa Rica on Wednesday, the U.S. qualified for the tournament in Qatar — they simply had to avoid losing by six or more goals to secure a berth.

It will be the United States’ first World Cup appearance since 2014. The team failed to qualify for the last World Cup in 2018.

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We’ve waited eight years to be back in the World Cup.

We’re gonna log off for now and savor the moment.

We encourage you to do the same. ????????#OnlyForward#SoloPalante

— USMNT: Qualified. (@USMNT) March 31, 2022

On Friday, the draw to decide the eight four-team groups in the tournament will take place in Doha, Qatar.

The 2022 World Cup is scheduled to begin on Nov. 21.

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