U.S. beats Mexico, 2-0, to qualify for soccer's World Cup

Eddie Johnson and Landon Donovan score, goalkeeper Tim Howard makes several outstanding saves, and the U.S. punches its ticket for next summer's tournament in Brazil. Mexico's chances dwindle. COLUMBUS, Ohio — Needing a victory over Mexico and a little help from Honduras to punch its ticket to next summer's World Cup, the U.S. took care of business Tuesday, riding second-half goals by Eddie Johnson and Landon Donovan to a 2-0 victory in front of a raucous 24,584 at Columbus Crew Stadium.