U.S. goalkeeper Matt Freese confronts costly World Cup mistake in nation's knockout loss
A single error from the American goalkeeper ended the U.S. men's World Cup campaign, illustrating how razor-thin margins determine tournament outcomes and national sporting legacies.
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