Don't be too sure. Smicer (midfield) is already out for the Czechs and they do have some injury issues up front. The Italians have made failing to meet expectations at the World Cup the one thing you can count on at the World Cup. Never mind the fact that the entire team is dealing with the Italian Soccer Fed. scandal and the media coverage that's come with it. Ghana is the best out of Africa right now, but I think the US can handle them.
It would be huge if the US advanced and it seems like a few doors are opening just a little bit for them. We'll find out next Monday. :)
Alright, let's say by some miracle they do advance (2nd place, they cannot win the division). The runner up in their group plays the winner of Group F, which will 99.94% be the Brazilians. By miracle of miracles they beat the Brazilians. Next up, either the French, Spanish, or Swiss in the quarters. If they win that one (which would mean the sun has stopped in the sky, cats can speak fluent English, and I've won the lottery), they will face the English in the semis. At which point they have no chance at all. No level of miracle would help them against the English.