They played the semi-final against Egypt, who had surprisingly beaten Turkey and Portugal in earlier rounds.

Their first win came in 1982, when they beat Portugal, defeating them, 16 points to 13.

Remember his "mine eyes have seen the glory" after the United States beat Portugal?

Group D saw several surprises as the United States beat Portugal, whom many had tipped to win the tournament, 3-2.

The Eagles had a successful tour of Europe in 1998, beating Spain and Portugal.

It had never lost a game at home and had recently beaten Italy, 4-0, and Portugal, 10-0.

Belgium will advance to the final series if they beat Portugal; otherwise Bosnia & Herzegovina advance.

When the United States beat Portugal last week, the American team shirts managed to evaporate from the store in five hours.

The United States finished the round-robin tournament with a 2-0-1 record for 5 points, having beaten Ireland and Portugal.

But the host nation behaved like a gracious host, scoring in the 70th minute to beat Portugal, 1-0 - a pleasant surprise for the Yanks.