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U.S. advances to round of 16

June 26, 2014

The U.S. advances despite 1-0 loss to Germany at the World Cup

United States' goalkeeper Tim Howard (1) and his teammates celebrate after qualifying for the next World Cup round following their 1-0 loss to Germany during the group G World Cup soccer match between the USA and Germany at the Arena Pernambuco in Recife, Brazil, Thursday, June 26, 2014. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)

United States’ goalkeeper Tim Howard (1) and his teammates celebrate after qualifying for the next World Cup round following their 1-0 loss to Germany during the group G World Cup soccer match between the USA and Germany at the Arena Pernambuco in Recife, Brazil, Thursday, June 26, 2014. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)

The United States lost to Germany 1-0 in Recife on Thursday, but it was still good enough for both countries to advance to the round of 16 at the 2014 World Cup. The U.S. will most likely face Belgium next.

Thomas Muller’s second-half goal was the difference between the two sides, as Germany finished top of Group G on seven points and the U.S. clinched second on goal difference at the expense of Portugal. 

In the other ‘Group of Death’ game, Portugal defeated Ghana 2-1, as Cristiano Ronaldo scored the decisive goal, but they were in a position where they had to win by at least four goals.