The U.S. Men’s National Team’s 2014 season centered on the FIFA World Cup in Brazil, where they delivered a gritty and memorable performance under Jürgen Klinsmann. Drawn into the “Group of Death” with Germany, Portugal, and Ghana, the U.S. advanced to the Round of 16.
They opened with a dramatic 2–1 win over Ghana, drew 2–2 with Portugal after a late equalizer, and narrowly lost 1–0 to Germany but still progressed. In the knockout stage, they fell 2–1 to Belgium after extra time, despite heroics from goalkeeper Tim Howard, who made a record 16 saves.
The campaign showcased resilience, team spirit, and global respect for American soccer.
