Every dog has its day, and the United States is no exception. Today, the U.S. broke Spain’s winning streak (35 consecutive wins since November 2006) with a 2-0 victory. As a result, the U.S. will have a well-deserved shot at the FIFA Confederations Cup title. Before today, the U.S. stood virtually no chance in the eyes of most soccer fans, ranking 14th after losing two straight games. A Spanish victory was imminent, right? Apparently, not! Brazil and South Africa will go head-to-head on June 25, and the winner will play the U.S. on June 28 in Johannesburg, South Africa for the title.
News of America’s unexpected victory is dominating sports headlines on both the Internet and television. People just can’t stop talking about today’s historical match! One minute the U.S. is on the verge of elimination, and the next minute the U.S. is on top! Jozy Altidore and Clint Dempsey are responsible for shooting the two winning goals against top-ranked Spain. Will the U.S. claim victory?