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Never before has a defending World Cup Champion gone winless in the first two games of the opening round of the next tournament before today, when defending champion Spain lost it's second of two games 2-0 to Chile -- following their 5-1 defeat to the Netherlands on Friday, sealing their 'crash & burn' in the group stage.

When John Anthony Brooks scored against Ghana to put the U.S. ahead, 2-1, Americans all over the world completely lost their minds. We've gathered some of the best Vines, Instagrams and more for your patriotic viewing pleasure.

After scoring just 39-seconds into the game, Team USA gave up a late tying goal to Ghana  with only 8-minutes remaining in the World Cup opener for both squads. Just as it appeared the two Group G teams were headed for a tie, John Brooks knocked in a header to give the U.S. a 2-1 win.

Today is day five at the World Cup soccer tournament in Brazil, but it will be day one for the American men as they will see their first action this afternoon against Ghana (5:00 PM CT, ESPN).

The World Cup is right around the bend, so why not get pumped up, courtesy of some amazing shots?

Match play in the 2014 FIFA World Cup tournament begins on Thursday, June 12 in Brazil. Though the soccer spectacle is one of the most-widely viewed sporting competitions in the world, some fans still have questions about this incredible event.

Starting June 12, countries across the globe will adjust their schedules to align with Brazil so their citizens can watch as their national teams quest after the greatest trophy in the footballing world: the World Cup.