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Why U.S.-Germany is de facto final

MONTREAL — The United States is a win away from a World Cup final, but it feels closer.

Tuesday night’s semifinal clash against Germany at Olympic Stadium (7 p.m. ET on FOX) is more like a final — for both teams — as the winner moves on to the championship match while the loser plays for third place.

It’s the No. 1 vs. No. 2 teams in the world. The most dangerous attack in Germany, a team that’s scored more goals (20) than any other this World Cup, pitted against the strongest defense in the U.S., which has conceded just once.