A fan wears competing teams' face paint as she waits for the start of the U.S. vs. Ghana World Cup Group E soccer match at the Franken Stadium in Nuremberg, Germany, Thursday, June 22, 2006.
Ghana soccer fans cheer for their team before the start of the U.S. vs. Ghana World Cup Group E soccer match at the Franken Stadium in Nuremberg, Germany, Thursday, June 22, 2006.
U.S. fans make their way into Franken Stadium before the start of the U.S. vs. Ghana World Cup Group E soccer match at the Franken Stadium in Nuremberg, Germany, Thursday, June 22, 2006.
Steve Cherundolo, right, and Jimmy Conrad of the United States argue with referee Markus Merk, right, after he awarded a penalty kick to Ghana during the U.S. vs. Ghana World Cup Group E soccer match at the Franken Stadium in Nuremberg, Germany, Thursday, June 22, 2006.
United States goalkeeper Kasey Keller looks back as the ball hits the net after a penalty kick by Ghana's Stephen Appiah, not seen, during the U.S. vs. Ghana World Cup Group E soccer match at the Franken Stadium in Nuremberg, Germany, Thursday, June 22, 2006. Ghana won the game, 2-1 to advance to the elimination round.
Ghana's Stephen Appiah, left, celebrates after he scored on a penalty kick during the U.S. vs. Ghana World Cup Group E soccer match at the Franken Stadium in Nuremberg, Germany, Thursday, June 22, 2006. Ghana won the game, 2-1 to advance to the elimination round.
The U.S.'s Clint Dempsey celebrates after he scored during the U.S. vs. Ghana World Cup Group E soccer match at the Franken Stadium in Nuremberg, Germany, Thursday, June 22, 2006. Ghana won the game, 2-1 to advance to the elimination round.
Ghana's Haminu Draman, top, scores his side's first goal during the U.S. vs. Ghana World Cup Group E soccer match at the Franken Stadium in Nuremberg, Germany, Thursday, June 22, 2006. Ghana defeated the U.S., 2-1.
Claudio Reyna of the United States lies on a stretcher after he was injured during the US.. vs. Ghana World Cup Group E soccer match at the Franken Stadium in Nuremberg, Germany, Thursday, June 22, 2006. Ghana won the game, 2-1 to advance to the elimination round.
U.S. coach Bruce Arena reacts during his team's game against Ghana in a World Cup Group E match at the Franken Stadium in Nuremberg, Germany, Thursday, June 22, 2006. Ghana defeated the U.S., 2-1.
Italy's Alessandro Nesta, left, and Czech Republic's Milan Baros battle for the ball during the Czech Republic vs. Italy World Cup Group E soccer match at the World Cup stadium, Thursday, June 22, 2006, in Hamburg, Germany.
Czech Republic's Pavel Nedved (11) moves the ball up field as Italy's Gennaro Gattuso, center, and Francesco Totti (10) look on during the Czech Republic vs. Italy World Cup Group E soccer match at the World Cup stadium, Thursday, June 22, 2006, in Hamburg, Germany.
Italy's Filippo Inzaghi (18) celebrates after score during the Czech Republic vs. Italy World Cup Group E soccer match at the World Cup stadium, Thursday, June 22, 2006, in Hamburg, Germany. Italy won 2-0.
Italy's Filippo Inzaghi, left, celebrates with teammate Simone Barone after score during their match against the Czech Republic in a World Cup Group E soccer match at the World Cup stadium, Thursday, June 22, 2006, in Hamburg, Germany. Italy won 2-0.
Czech Republic's Pavel Nedved (11) and Italy's Andrea Pirlo battle for the ball during the Czech Republic vs. Italy World Cup Group E soccer match at the World Cup stadium, Thursday, June 22, 2006, in Hamburg, Germany.
Netherlands' Khalid Boulahrouz, left, and Argentina's Lionel Messi challenge for the ball during their World Cup Group C match at World Cup stadium in Frankfurt, Germany, Wednesday, June 21, 2006. The teams played to a 0-0 draw and both teams advanced to the round of 16.
England's Wayne Rooney gets past Sweden's Olof Mellberg, right, during the England vs. Sweden World Cup Group B match at the World Cup Stadium in Cologne, Germany, Tuesday, June 20, 2006. At right is Sweden's Tobias Linderoth. The match ended in a 2-2 draw and both teams advanced to the next round.
Ecuador's Luis Valencia (16) and Germany's Bastian Schweinsteiger (7) battle for control of the ball during the first half of the Ecuador vs. Germany Group A World Cup soccer match at the Olympic Stadium, Berlin, Germany, Tuesday, June 20, 2006. Germany won 3-0, but both teams advanced to the next round.
Australia's Tony Popovic tries to stop Brazil's Adriano during the Brazil vs. Australia Group F soccer match at the World Cup stadium in Munich, Germany, Sunday, June 18, 2006. Brazil won, 2-0, and advanced to the elimination round. Australia was still in position to follow suit.