The 10 Most American Things at the U.S. vs. Portugal World Cup Match

 By 
Annie Colbert
 on 
The 10 Most American Things at the U.S. vs. Portugal World Cup Match
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U-S-A! U-S-A! U-S-Ahhhhhhh, no!

American fans watched in horror as the final 30 seconds of the United States vs. Portugal World Cup showdown on Sunday delivered a last-minute goal by the Portuguese, tying the match.

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The heart-breaking tie hit the U.S. where it hurts (the red, white and blue heart -- and ego), but America will never lose hope. That's why we wave those stars and stripes -- right, guys? Sure, Portugal still has a small chance to advance, but they'll never out-America America. (Mostly because that wouldn't make any sense.)

Grab your pet bald eagle and Chuck Norris bobblehead because these are the most American things to happen at the U.S. vs. Portugal match.

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