Germany vs. USA no deal for draw.

A draw on Thursday in Recife would see both teams advance to the knockout stage at the expense of Portugal and Ghana, who play at the same time in Brasilia.

Germany and the United States both have four points, while Ghana and Portugal have one each. Both Germany and the U.S. could even afford to lose and still advance, depending on the outcome of the other match. Germany has an edge because of its superior goal difference (+4) over the Americans (+1).

Hummels said he was surprised by the quality of the U.S. team’s play at the World Cup.

”They are playing a very good tournament. I did not expect them to be so strong. They beat us last year 4-3 (in a friendly) and clearly they are a good team,” Hummels said.