A big problem is that Germany will have had an extra day of rest, and the US will still be recovering from playing this match in the heat of Manaus.
Also Ghana will have that same advantage over Portugal.
“A big problem is that Germany will have had an extra day of rest, and the US will still be recovering from playing this match in the heat of Manaus. Also Ghana will have that same advantage over Portugal.”
Right on both points; I’m much more concerned about Ghana than Portugal (mostly due to goal differential), and can only hope that the US can defend as Ghana did - a tie puts both Germany and the US through.
Ironic if Ghana loses to the USA, yet still “knocks us out” of the WC - again.