The U.S. World Cup team pulled off a trick play, going in through the “out” door as they arrived at the airport for their flight to South Africa.

The team entered Dulles International Airport through the arrivals area— instead of departures—and went straight through security Sunday, bypassing the ticket counter and a handful of disappointed fans who hoped to wish the team well.

Their South African Airways flight was set to take off later Sunday and land in Johannesburg on Monday.

The Americans’ first World Cup game is June 12 against England. They beat Turkey 2-1 in an exhibition game Saturday in Philadelphia.