US makes it to stage 2 of Soccer World Cup

It has been years since I followed any sort of sporting event.  However, this year, I've began watching some of the FIFA World Cup, taking place this year in South Africa. 

Today's big news:
Despite being a forgotten sport in the US, our Soccer team has made it to the second stage of the bracket.  The deal was sealed today after the US narrowly defeated Algeria (1-0) in the final minutes of play.  Now, the US will face Ghana in the round of 16. 

In other news, the French team was eliminated earlier this week and there seems to be a whole debacle surrounding it that I don't fully understand.  At any rate, it makes for fun conversation and seems to get people a bit riled up.