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Not So Fast: U.S. Advances Despite Loss to Germany

Germany defeated the United States 1-0 to win Group G ahead of the Americans, who also advanced to the knockout stage of the World Cup despite losing.
Jermaine Jones of the United States and teammate Alejandro Bedoya lie on the field after colliding during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil group G match between the United States and Germany at Arena Pernambuco on June 26 in Recife, Brazil.
Jermaine Jones of the United States and teammate Alejandro Bedoya lie on the field after colliding during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil group G match between the United States and Germany at Arena Pernambuco on June 26 in Recife, Brazil.Laurence Griffiths / Getty Images