The United States advanced to the quarterfinals of the men’s soccer tournament for the first time in its history with a convincing 3-1 win over Kuwait in Melbourne. The Americans won thanks to goals by Danny Califf (40th minute), Chris Albright (63rd) and Landon Donovan (88th). Donovan’s goal gave the Americans the Group C title over Cameroon, which was held to a 1-1 tie by the Czech Republic, on goal difference. The U.S. meets the second-place team in Group D Sept. 23 in Canberra.