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1950: USA 1 – England 0
That’s right, one of the most important matches in U.S. history took place over fifty years ago, in Brazil, when the United States bested England in a 1-0 victory that shocked everyone. Seriously. This match, which was supposed to be such a one-sided affair that the U.S. coach proclaimed his team sheep ready for slaughter before the match, was later turned into a 2005 film titled The Game of Their Lives.

That movie was highly dramatized while the central theme of the story itself, USA defeating England in Bello Horizonte by itself is heroic, I believe the directors of the film embellished it quite a bit. I read the book as well.

We also were defeating Spain until the 81st minute and then, gave up 3 goals in those last 9 minutes.

http://www.thesoccerworldcups.com/games/1950_spain_usa.php

Germany and Spain have both thoroughly whipped opponents in the World Cup group stages. Of course, we played Germany very close in 2002 and many USA fans will point to the NationalMannschaft player Frings blocking the ball in what would have probably been a goal on a freekick with his hand. But I do perceive a slight chance that Germany could give us a good whipping if we are not careful. But seeing how it is our last game of the group stage: http://us.soccerway.com/international/world/world-cup/2014-brazil/group-stage/group-g/g4841/ , I think a draw is more likely. USA winning is possible but now, in not taking Donovan, it kind of throws a lot of people’s predictions off.