Match 3 has always been rough in the WC for the USMNT
2014 lost to Germany 0-1
2010 beat Algeria 1-0
2006 lost to Ghana 1-2
2002 lost to Poland 1-3
1998 lost to FR Yugo. 0-1
1994 lost to Romania 0-1
1990 lost to Austria 1-2
1950 lost to Chile 2-5
1930 lost to Argentina 1-6