World Cup 2014: New standings for potential USA vs Portugal outcomes

John Turner

World Cup 2014: New standings for potential USA vs Portugal outcomes image

Here's what you need to know about the 2014 World Cup standings for Group G ahead of Sunday's USA vs. Portugal match. Feel free to brag to your friends about how smart you are.

Note that the United States can only clinch a berth in the knockout round with a win over Portugal. A draw gets the team close, but it's not a done deal. A loss by the Americans will leave a wide-open race for the top two spots.

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If USA beats Portugal:

USA 6

GER 4

GHA 1

POR 0

If it's a draw:

GER 4 (+4)

USA 4 (+1)

GHA 1 (-1)

POR 1 (-4)

If Portugal beats USA:

GER 4

USA 3

POR 3

GHA 1

John Turner