Mission accomplished -- Team USA booked its place in the last-16 of the World Cup after escaping from one of the tournament's toughest groups. Jurgen Klinsmann's men slumped to a 1-0 defeat by Germany in Thursday's final Group G game but still qualified despite Portugal defeating Ghana 2-1. Thomas Muller's second-half strike condemned the U.S. to defeat following a rain-soaked contest in Recife. But Cristiano Ronaldo's late strike for Portugal inflicted defeat on Ghana and ensured the Americans qualified in second place on goal difference. The U.S. will now travel to Salvador where its opponent will be Belgium on Tuesday, while Germany will face Algeria on Monday.
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Team USA qualify for last 16 despite 1-0 defeat by Germany
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Thomas Muller's fourth goal of the tournament seals victory
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Portugal defeats Ghana 2-1 to finish third
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Germany wins group with USA second on goal difference
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