Epic Photos From the USA vs. Belgium World Cup Match

Tim Howard of the United States reacts during the match between Belgium and the United States at Arena Fonte Nova on July 1, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil.
Tim Howard of the United States reacts during the match between Belgium and the United States at Arena Fonte Nova on July 1, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil. Jamie McDonald—;Getty Images
Belgium v USA: Round of 16 - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil
Shirts worn by the United States players hang in the dressing room prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Belgium and USA at Arena Fonte Nova on July 1, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil. Lars Baron—FIFA/Getty Images
A US fan waits for the beginning of the match between Belgium and the USA at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil on July 1, 2014.
A US fan waits for the beginning of the match between Belgium and the USA at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil on July 1, 2014. Felipe Dana—AP
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US fans cheer before the start of the match between the USA and Belgium played at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois on July 1, 2014. Tannen Maury—EPA
Soccer fans watch the United States vs Belgium in World Cup Action
Tarayn Svalverg had her nails painted special for this game as fans gather at The Three Lions, USA on July 1, 2014.John Leyba—Denver Post/Getty Images
U.S. players sing the anthem before the game between Belgium and the U.S. at the Fonte Nova arena in Salvador, Brazil on July 1, 2014.
U.S. players sing the anthem before the game between Belgium and the U.S. at the Fonte Nova arena in Salvador, Brazil on July 1, 2014. Michael Dalder—Reuters
Divock Origi of Belgium shoots against Tim Howard of the United States during the match between Belgium and the United States at Arena Fonte Nova on July 1, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil.
Divock Origi of Belgium shoots against Tim Howard of the United States during the match between Belgium and the United States at Arena Fonte Nova on July 1, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil. Robert Cianflone—Getty Images
DeMarcus Beasley of the United States challenges Divock Origi of Belgium during match between Belgium and the United States at Arena Fonte Nova on July 1, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil.
DeMarcus Beasley of the United States challenges Divock Origi of Belgium during match between Belgium and the United States at Arena Fonte Nova on July 1, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil. Kevin C. Cox—Getty Images
US fans cheer during a screening of the match between the USA and Belgium played at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois on July 1, 2014.
US fans cheer during a screening of the match between the USA and Belgium played at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois on July 1, 2014. Tannen Maury—EPA
Belgium's Jan Vertonghen crosses the ball during their game against the U.S. at the Fonte Nova arena in Salvador, Brazil on July 1, 2014.
Belgium's Jan Vertonghen crosses the ball during their game against the U.S. at the Fonte Nova arena in Salvador, Brazil on July 1, 2014. Ruben Sprich—Reuters
Belgium's Jan Vertonghen attempts to cross the ball into the U.S. penalty box during their game at the Fonte Nova arena in Salvador, Brazil on July 1, 2014
Belgium's Jan Vertonghen attempts to cross the ball into the U.S. penalty box during their game at the Fonte Nova arena in Salvador, Brazil on July 1, 2014Marcos Brindicci—Reuters
U.S. coach Juergen Klinsmann claps during the game between Belgium and the U.S. at the Fonte Nova arena in Salvador, Brazil on July 1, 2014.
U.S. coach Juergen Klinsmann claps during the game between Belgium and the U.S. at the Fonte Nova arena in Salvador, Brazil on July 1, 2014. Marcos Brindicci—Reuters
Clint Dempsey of the U.S. vies with Belgium's Vincent Kompany during a match between Belgium and the U.S. at the Arena Fonte Nova Stadium in Salvador, Brazil, on July 1, 2014.
Clint Dempsey of the U.S. vies with Belgium's Vincent Kompany during a match between Belgium and the U.S. at the Arena Fonte Nova Stadium in Salvador, Brazil, on July 1, 2014.Lui Siu Wai—Xinhua/Sipa USA
Belgium v USA: Round of 16 - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil
SALVADOR, BRAZIL - JULY 01: Tim Howard of the United States makes a save during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Belgium and the United States at Arena Fonte Nova on July 1, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)Laurence Griffiths—Getty Images
Divock Origi of Belgium reacts after a missed chance during the match between Belgium and the United States at Arena Fonte Nova on July 1, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil.
Divock Origi of Belgium reacts after a missed chance during the match between Belgium and the United States at Arena Fonte Nova on July 1, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil. Laurence Griffiths—Getty Images
Chris Wondolowski of the United States misses a chance against Thibaut Courtois of Belgium during the match between Belgium and the United States at Arena Fonte Nova on July 1, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil.
Chris Wondolowski of the United States misses a chance against Thibaut Courtois of Belgium during the match between Belgium and the United States at Arena Fonte Nova on July 1, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil. Kevin C. Cox—Getty Images
Goalkeeper Tim Howard of the U.S. blocks a shot by Belgium's Kevin Mirallas during their game at the Fonte Nova arena in Salvador, Brazil on July 1, 2014.
Goalkeeper Tim Howard of the U.S. blocks a shot by Belgium's Kevin Mirallas during their game at the Fonte Nova arena in Salvador, Brazil on July 1, 2014. Ruben Sprich—Reuters
Omar Gonzalez, Jan Vertonghen, Tim Howard
United States' Omar Gonzalez (3) tries to defend as Belgium's Jan Vertonghen gets a shot on United States' goalkeeper Tim Howard during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Belgium and the USA at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, Tuesday, July 1, 2014. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)Marcio Jose Sanchez—AP
Round of 16 - Belgium vs USA
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Belgium's Romelu Lukaku (2nd R) scores his team's second goal past Goalkeeper Tim Howard of the U.S. during extra time in their game at the Fonte Nova arena in Salvador, Brazil on July 1, 2014.
Belgium's Romelu Lukaku scores his team's second goal of the match past Tim Howard of the U.S. at the Fonte Nova arena in Salvador, Brazil, on July 1, 2014Marcos Brindicci—Reuters
US midfielder Julian Green shoots to score the 2-1 during a Round of 16 football match between Belgium and USA at Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador, Brazil during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on July 1, 2014.
US midfielder Julian Green shoots to score the 2-1 during a Round of 16 football match between Belgium and USA at Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador, Brazil during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on July 1, 2014. Pedro Ugarte—AFP/Getty Images
USA's goalkeeper Tim Howard reacts as Belgium's players celebrate their goal during the FIFA World Cup 2014 round of 16 match between Belgium and the USA at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil on July 1, 2014.
Tim Howard reacts as Belgium's players celebrate their goal during the match between Belgium and the USA at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil on July 1, 2014. Guillaume Horcajuelo—EPA
A fan dressed as Captain America looks on after Belgium's 2-1 victory in extra time during the match between Belgium and the United States at Arena Fonte Nova on July 1, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil.
A fan dressed as Captain America looks on after Belgium's 2-1 victory in extra time during the match between Belgium and the United States at Arena Fonte Nova on July 1, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil. Laurence Griffith—Getty Images

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