US Advances In World Cup Despite 1-0 Loss To Germany

The United States has advanced to the 16-team 'knockout' round of the 2014 World Cup despite a 1-0 loss to Germany today in Brazil. The U.S. secured the 2nd place finish in Group G thanks to a 2-1 defeat of Ghana by Portugal in the other Group G match.

The U.S Men will face the Group H winner (likely Belgium) in the round of 16, as the tournament moves to the single-elimination 'knockout' phase.