USA vs. Germany #USvsGER Live updates from World Cup 2014

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3rd & 7 37yd

Need note to get out of work Thurs? @J_Klinsmann has you covered. Show your cool boss. It will def work! #LetsDoThis http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BrAmejCCcAAXf4q.png

by U.S. Soccer MNT via twitter 6/26/2014 2:57:40 PM
The main talking point in the build-up to the Group G finale in Recife has been the colossal amount of rain that's fallen - with some agencies reporting that last night saw TWO MONTHS worth of rain has fallen in just one night. The whole area is flooded, though FIFA, as recently as half an hour ago, have assured us that the game WILL GO AHEAD.

by Europcar via Snack Media 6/26/2014 3:01:14 PM
Major flooding on our route through Recife to USA-Germany http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BrDnjqNCcAEn3qg.jpg

by Grant Wahl via twitter 6/26/2014 3:01:34 PM
Torrential rain in Recife. Streets like rivers. #USAvsGER kicks off in three and a half hours. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BrDmzLpIMAAWM9w.jpg

by Ben Smith via twitter 6/26/2014 3:02:47 PM
Team line-ups are out folks. Here we go...

by Europcar via Snack Media 6/26/2014 3:04:36 PM
#USMNT lineup: Howard; Johnson, Gonzalez, Besler, Beasley; Beckerman, Jones; Zusi, Bradley, Davis; Dempsey (c) #USA http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BrEI0CBIcAAIu6L.png

by U.S. Soccer MNT via twitter 6/26/2014 3:04:46 PM
#GER LINE-UP: Neuer, Howedes, Hummels, Schweinsteiger, Ozil, Podolski, Muller, Lahm (c), Mertesacker, Kroos, Boateng #USAGER #WorldCup

by FIFA World Cup 🏆 via twitter 6/26/2014 3:05:28 PM
Though a draw would be enough to send both teams through, Germany and the USA have faced off nine times previously; there has never been a tie. It's a sign.

by Europcar via Snack Media 6/26/2014 3:08:45 PM
Of course, Ghana and Portugal face off in the group's other game, both in need of hefty wins in order to see them overtake either USA or Germany. Ghana are best placed of the two, but they'll have to find a way to keep Cristiano Ronaldo quiet for 90 minutes before they get their hopes up too high...

by Europcar via Snack Media 6/26/2014 3:10:30 PM
If this doesn't get you pumped, I'm not sure what will...

by Europcar via YouTube 6/26/2014 3:11:51 PM
I believe that we will win. Or draw, which would feel like a win #USMNT #USA #POR

by Dan Dibley via twitter 6/26/2014 3:15:28 PM
A member of FIFA tests the pitch in Recife, Brazil bitly.com/1nH7DW0 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BrECP-JIcAA70QS.jpg #USAvsGermany

by The Washington Post via twitter 6/26/2014 3:16:07 PM
I got butterflies, can't imagine how the players feel. #USAvGER

by Hugh2D2 via twitter 6/26/2014 3:17:44 PM
We shouldn't forget that Germany are one of the pre-tournament favourites over in Brazil. Thomas Muller won the Golden Boot (tournament's top scorer) last time round at South Africa 2010 and he's already bagged a hat-trick against Portugal in Brazil.

by Europcar via Snack Media 6/26/2014 3:20:45 PM
The #USAvGER stadium is playing Ke$ha's TIMBER right now during the pregame. IS THERE ANYTHING MORE USA THAN THAT?!? #GoUSA

by Rayterrill via twitter 6/26/2014 3:22:46 PM
by Europcar via Snack Media 6/26/2014 3:37:54 PM
Get answering the poll folks, we love to know what you guys are thinking before, during and after the big game. Don't forget, you can leave your comments as we go along too...

by Europcar via Snack Media 6/26/2014 3:39:07 PM
“Will Ferrell is in Recife for #USAvGER. He's showing off his #GoalFace. Can't wait to see yours today! #LetsDoThis http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BrEKfl0IYAAibxO.png”

by Emma Thorson via twitter 6/26/2014 3:40:36 PM
#Fifa #WorldCup World Cup Just kidding. National pride bears out my love for Lukas Podolski any day. ????????⚽️❤️???? #usa... http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BrESTJGIgAEd2Vc.jpg

by FIFA World Cup 2014 via twitter 6/26/2014 3:41:27 PM
Now both goalkeepers have moved into the respective goal areas. Howard's end is looking a bit torn up. It was covered earlier. #usmnt

by Jeff Carlisle via twitter 6/26/2014 3:42:16 PM
Game on. #USMNT #GoTeamUSA http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BrESox3CIAEwvMA.jpg

by phil_torres via twitter 6/26/2014 3:44:48 PM
YES, WE BELIEVE!!! #forclubandcountry #1n1t #USAvGER by @lawrencebecker #worldcup #usmnt #usa #ibelievethat...

by Ryleigh Fitzgerald via twitter 6/26/2014 3:45:33 PM
A couple more stats for you before we really ramp things up...

USA have scored exactly twice in their last six matches in all competitions. Germany have scored in 19 of their last 20 World Cup group games.

I think we've got a blockbuster on our hands folks...

by Europcar via Snack Media 6/26/2014 3:46:54 PM
34 MINS: The pressure's getting cranked up. Ozil fires in on Howard, who palms away to safety

by Europcar via Snack Media 6/26/2014 4:35:37 PM
Ozil you could have made that

by Zãçh via twitter 6/26/2014 4:35:46 PM
Get it with that save, Tim Howard!!! #USA #USAvsGER #WorldCup #WorldCup2014

by TacoKel via twitter 6/26/2014 4:35:53 PM
Tim Howard has to be the most underrated keeper in the world

by Connor Woods via twitter 6/26/2014 4:35:57 PM
#USMNT forward @clint_dempsey battles for possession. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BrEeW6rCEAAmYfZ.png

by U.S. Soccer MNT via twitter 6/26/2014 4:36:22 PM
37 MINS: Gonzalez gets himself in the book for a cynical foul on Schweinstieger. Just 10 minutes left this half...

by Europcar via Snack Media 6/26/2014 4:38:38 PM
good work boys #USA #GER #WorldCup2014

by Stephen Frick via twitter 6/26/2014 4:41:08 PM
SCORE USA SCORE!!!!

by MontysAmendment via twitter 6/26/2014 4:41:12 PM
40 MINS: USA force a corner! However, Bradley can't get the heght to get on the end of Dempsey's ball in and the ball runs out of play.

by Europcar via Snack Media 6/26/2014 4:41:49 PM
Here's that incident from earlier. Get out of the way ref!

by Europcar via Snack Media 6/26/2014 4:42:09 PM
43 MINS: A couple of minutes left until half-time and USA are pushing for a goal. Mertesacker is standing strong though, I think it'll end up goal-less.

by Europcar via Snack Media 6/26/2014 4:44:51 PM
"Mertesacker's across to stop him... Goal kick."

by Sylvain Trilltord via twitter 6/26/2014 4:45:03 PM
Mertesacker wouldn't play if he was as much of a weakness as people say...

by Jordan_97z via twitter 6/26/2014 4:45:15 PM
#USMNT midfielder Michael Bradley has linked up well with teammates so far. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BrEgMZOCUAAUeOP.png

by U.S. Soccer MNT via twitter 6/26/2014 4:45:43 PM
Loew will be fairly happy with proceedings so far...

by Football FanCast 6/26/2014 4:46:40 PM
45 MINS: Bradley has gone in studs up on Muller. He's avery lucky boy to escape punishment. A similar challenge last night saw Ecuador's Antonio Valencia sent off...

by Europcar via Snack Media 6/26/2014 4:46:48 PM
And that's half-time!

by Europcar via Snack Media 6/26/2014 4:48:13 PM
It's been an engaging first half over in Recife. Of course a draw would suit both but you can't accuse either side of sitting back and resting on their laurels. Germany have probably had the better half of the two but USA have looked very danerous on the break. We're all set up for a very decent second half.

by Europcar via Snack Media 6/26/2014 4:49:18 PM
strong first half! good team defense, let's keep this going!! #USMNT #USAvsGER

by Jeff Pea via twitter 6/26/2014 4:49:26 PM
Good half USA keep it up I believe that we will win USA #IBelieveThatWeWillWin #USAvsGermany #USMNT

by Connor Williams via twitter 6/26/2014 4:49:30 PM
Salute to USA for holding it down this first half and not letting Germany score. #TeamUSA #USMNT ⚽

by Shatha Cecilia via twitter 6/26/2014 4:49:38 PM
by Europcar via Snack Media 6/26/2014 4:50:22 PM