The USA sent Iran packing from the 2022 FIFA World Cup after beating them 1-0 at the Al Thumama Stadium on Tuesday, November 29.Christian Pulisic scored the only goal of the game in the 38th minute, which was enough to earn his team all three points.Knowing that only a win would send them into the knockout stages, the Stars and Stripes came flying out of the blocks to push Team Melli on the backfoot.CBS Sports@CBSSportsUSA HAS ADVANCED TO THE KNOCKOUT STAGE WITH A 1-0 WIN OVER IRAN 4120663USA HAS ADVANCED TO THE KNOCKOUT STAGE WITH A 1-0 WIN OVER IRAN ⚽️🇺🇸 https://t.co/BBDIkTqhCrAfter some near misses, a wonderful team play opened up a chance for Pulisic, who calmly slotted home a headed cross from Sergino Dest.Iran ended the half without a single shot and needed a big performance after the break, but it never arrived with Carlos Queiroz's side looking below their best.The defeat ended their campaign in Qatar while the USA set up a mouth-watering Round of 16 clash with the Netherlands on Saturday.Here are the player ratings:Iran Player RatingsAlireza Beiranvand - 6.5/10The Iranian custodian made four saves in the match but couldn't stop Pulisic from scoring.Ramin Razaeian - 8/10The right-back got into some good positions after driving from the right but looked sloppy in possession a few times.Majid Hosseini - 7.5/10His game-reading ability was top notch as Hosseini made several key blocks and interceptions.Morteza Pouraliganji - 7/10He very nearly got Iran level with a stoppage-time header.Milad Mohammadi - 6/10His evening came to a premature end in the first half.Ali Gholizadeh - 6/10Struggled to make a telling impact from the left.Saeed Ezatolahi - 6.5/10He was strong in the air and looked to get his side forward with accurate long balls.Ahmad Nourollahi - 6.5/10Took a heavy touch in the 31st minute when an opportunity seemed to present itself.Ehsan Hajsafi - 6/10Some good runs forward but not effective enough.Mehdi Taremi - 6/10Taremi was kept under wraps by Cameron Carter-Vickers for most of the game.Sardar Azmoun - 6.5/10Iran's golden boy returned home without a goal in this edition of the World Cup.SubstitutesAli Karimi (45' for Mohammadi) - 6/10He almost got a chance to make a shot from a free-kick but the ball bounced over for Turner to collect.Saman Ghoddos (46' for Azmoun) - 6/10Ghoddos replaced Azmoun at half-time to fire up Iran's attack but his impact was minimal.Mehdi Torabi (71' for Nourollahi) - 5/10A marginal figure for much of the game.Abolfazl Jalali (72' for Safi) - 5.5/10Went into the books for a foul on Yunus Musah.Karim Ansarifard (77' for Gholizadeh) - 4/10Touched the ball just five times in 13 minutes.USA Player RatingsMatt Turner - 6/10With very little action on his end on the pitch, Turner was a spectator for much of the game.Sergino Dest - 8/10The AC Milan full-back bagged the assist for Pulisic's goal.USMNT 🇺🇸@USMNTTAKES USMNT international Sergino Dest vs Iran in a must win today 90 min 1 assist 2 chances created 2 successful dribbles (match highest) ⚔️ 5 duels won 6 final 3rd passes🤚 7 ball recoveries 7.7 fotmob ratingTop class performance ‍47436🚨 USMNT international Sergino Dest vs Iran in a must win today☑️ 90 min 🅰️ 1 assist 🎯 2 chances created🔀 2 successful dribbles (match highest) ⚔️ 5 duels won🔥 6 final 3rd passes🤚 7 ball recoveries✅ 7.7 fotmob ratingTop class performance 😮‍💨 https://t.co/PXzoguylBpCameron Carter-Vickers - 7.5/10Strong in the air, excellent vision and good position - a solid performance through and through.Tim Ream - 7/10Ream complimented Carter-Vickers with a strong performance of his own.Antonee Robinson - 7/10Some excellent crosses during the early exchanges but struggled defensively after the break.Yunus Musah - 7.5/10He was unstoppable early on and was the key to USA's tempo.Tyler Adams - 7/10Adams created a great chance in first-half stoppage-time after some great footing in the middle.Weston McKennie - 7/10He created the USA's goal with a lovely ball to Dest, who then headed it onto Pulisic's path.Timothy Weah - 7/10Weah got into good positions and tested Iran with shots but lacked the cutting edge.Josh Sargent - 6.5/10The USA forward put in a good shift in attack but much like Weah, lacked the killer touch to truly make a difference.Christian Pulisic - 8/10He clinically turned Dest's headed cross from close range that put the USA in front and eventually into the round of 16.ESPN@espnPULISIC GIVES USA THE 1-0 LEAD! 303052409PULISIC GIVES USA THE 1-0 LEAD! 🇺🇸 https://t.co/Lf5fN2BPExSubstitutesBrenden Aaronson (46' for Pulisic) - 6.5/10Drew a foul out of Hosseini.Kellyn Acosta (65' for McKennie) - 5/10Almost non-existent.Haji Wright (77' for Sargent) - 6/10Strong in the air.Shaq Moore (82' for Dest) - 6/10Failed to control the ball when a chance seemed to present itself in the 86th minute.Walker Zimmerman (82' for Weah) - 7.5/10Put on a monstrous display on defense and made three clearances.