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Every Single Scenario, Visualized

See Who Advances in Group G

By Andrew Palczewski   |

As any good World Cup fan knows, it’s not just your team’s performance that matters – two other teams in an entirely different city can make or break your chances of advancing.

This is especially true for Group G, where every single team still has a chance to advance…and just about every team’s fate depends on how the other group members play.

Needless to say, there are numerous scenarios where different Group G teams advance. But why describe them all when you can see them all? Via Deadspin, here are all of the Group G advancement scenarios, visualized:

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Photo of the Day

World Cup Photo of the Day: June 23, 2014

By Andrew Palczewski   |
US fans react after a late goal by Portugal leads to a 2-2 draw.

A Fan of the U.S. national soccer team reacts with frustration after Portugal scored the second goal at the end of the live telecast of the group G World Cup match between United States and Portugal, inside the FIFA Fan Fest area on Copacabana beach, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, June 22, 2014. Portugal managed to score to tie the Americans 2-2 in the last minutes of the game. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

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USA vs. Portugal: Keeping Momentum vs. Changing Course (UPDATE: A Stunning Draw)

By Andrew Palczewski   |


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John Brooks of the USA scores against Ghana.

UPDATE: In a last-second goal (that was nearly in the last second of play), Portugal scored and tied the match at 2-2. With the win, Portugal fends off elimination, and the US must face Germany on Thursday for a spot in the Round of 16.

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After a 2-1 win over long-time rival Ghana, the US is hoping to keep their momentum going. Portugal, meanwhile, is hoping to score its first goal of the 2014 World Cup after a disastrous 4-0 loss to Germany in their first match. Can the US earn their second win? Can Portugal change course? Find out when the teams face off at 6 PM ET (10 PM UTC).

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Quicksilver Lightning

Was Dempsey’s Goal The Fastest Ever?

By Mike Eckel   |

According to FIFA, Clint Dempsey’s goal for the United States in Tuesday’s match against Ghana has now been officially clocked in at 29 seconds, the result of a remarkable pinball combination and quick thinking from Jermaine Jones.

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It was a stunner in its speed. But was it a record? The fastest goal in World Cup history?

In fact, no.

Watch this video below to see the World Cup goal that was officially the fastest ever.