2014 World Cup: Group stage reaction & Round of 16 Preview

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The U.S. national team has defied the odds and made it to the knockout stage in Brazil, meaning it’s time for us to eat our words and give credit where credit is due. Jamie Trecker and Kyle McCarthy take a look at how the U.S. survived the Group of Death, who stood out both positively and negatively, and what Jurgen Klinsmann’s side will need to do to prolong their journey with a win against Belgium. Also: predictions on the other Round of 16 matchups, and a look at the World Cup as a whole. Who have been the biggest surprises and disappointments? Why the big spike in goalscoring? We cover it all as the World Cup enters its second phase.