The U.S. was just seconds away from a come-from-behind win against Portugal in the World Cup yesterday, when star Cristiano Ronaldo launched a cross that led to a last-minute goal. The final score was a tie, 2-2.
That means the U.S. is not guaranteed a spot in the next round and must go up against powerhouse Germany later this week. There are also two big games today, with Mexico fighting to survive the group stage against Croatia and Brazil playing Cameroon.
For more, we're joined by Mike Woitalla, editor and writer with Soccer America magazine.
World Cup 2014: US to face Germany after last-minute tie; Mexico plays Croatia
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